Health Profile of South Holland, Illinois
South Holland Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
South Holland Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | South Holland | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.9% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.7% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in South Holland is 77.5 years, about 0.4 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, higher than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.7% of residents, higher than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,416 residents in South Holland are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 592 233 men · 359 women
- 75–84 1,127 488 men · 639 women
- 65–74 2,043 867 men · 1,175 women
- 50–64 4,654 2,182 men · 2,472 women
Younger residents
4,929 residents in South Holland are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,791 896 boys · 895 girls
- 7–12 1,493 720 boys · 773 girls
- 3–7 973 466 boys · 507 girls
- 0–3 671 334 boys · 337 girls
About 1,435 residents in South Holland (6.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | South Holland | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.8% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in South Holland is about 27% higher than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | South Holland | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.2% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.2% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.1% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in South Holland is about 25% lower than in Illinois. The rate of smoking in South Holland is about 21% lower than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 26,513 cigarettes a day, 795,398 a month, or 9.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 291,646 minutes a day and 106.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South Holland is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.61 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | South Holland | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.77 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in South Holland is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
South Holland, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How South Holland, IL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Holland, IL | 22,419 | 77.5 yrs #1/2 | 7.9% #2/2 | 35.8% #1/2 |
| Dolton, IL | 20,134 | 75.4 yrs | 7.1% | 40.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, South Holland, Illinois has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Illinois, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in South Holland, Illinois.
How healthy is South Holland, Illinois?
South Holland, Illinois has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in South Holland, Illinois?
People in South Holland, Illinois can expect to live 77.5 years on average, about the same as the Illinois average of 77.9.
What is the uninsured rate in South Holland, Illinois?
7.9% of residents in South Holland, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 1.1 points above the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in South Holland, Illinois?
35.8% of adults in South Holland, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
What health issue is more common in South Holland, Illinois than elsewhere?
Compared with Illinois as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 13.6%, about 27% higher than the Illinois rate of 10.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in South Holland, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 26,513 cigarettes a day, 795,398 a month, or 9.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 291,646 minutes a day and 106.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South Holland is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.61 lifetimes a year.
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