Health Profile of Vernon Hills, Illinois
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Vernon Hills Health Score
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Vernon Hills Top grade
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General Health Overview
| Metric | Vernon Hills | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.5% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.5% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Vernon Hills is 81.7 years, about 3.8 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 3.5%, lower than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.5% of residents, lower than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,600 residents in Vernon Hills are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 381 110 men · 271 women
- 75–84 968 402 men · 567 women
- 65–74 1,711 823 men · 888 women
- 50–64 4,540 2,261 men · 2,279 women
Younger residents
5,012 residents in Vernon Hills are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,717 793 boys · 925 girls
- 7–12 1,548 748 boys · 800 girls
- 3–7 1,066 543 boys · 522 girls
- 0–3 681 376 boys · 305 girls
About 647 residents in Vernon Hills (2.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Vernon Hills | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.1% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.3% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Vernon Hills is about 42% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Vernon Hills is about 28% lower than in Illinois. The rate of obesity in Vernon Hills is about 27% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Vernon Hills | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.0% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.8% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Vernon Hills is about 43% lower than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Vernon Hills is about 32% lower than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,926 cigarettes a day, 567,792 a month, or 6.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 208,190 minutes a day and 76.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Vernon Hills is 81.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.77 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 | Vernon Hills | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.39 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Vernon Hills is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Vernon Hills, Illinois has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Illinois, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Vernon Hills, Illinois?
Vernon Hills, Illinois has a Map AI Health Index grade of A+, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A+ grade means residents are among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the life expectancy in Vernon Hills, Illinois?
People in Vernon Hills, Illinois can expect to live 81.7 years on average, 3.8 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9.
What is the uninsured rate in Vernon Hills, Illinois?
3.5% of residents in Vernon Hills, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 29 people, 3.4 points below the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Vernon Hills, Illinois?
26.3% of adults in Vernon Hills, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 9.8 points below the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Vernon Hills, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,926 cigarettes a day, 567,792 a month, or 6.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 208,190 minutes a day and 76.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Vernon Hills is 81.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.77 lifetimes a year.
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