Health Profile of Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan 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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C
Waukegan Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Waukegan | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 16.3% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Waukegan is 77.5 years, about 0.4 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 16.3%, higher than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.3% of residents, higher than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
23,681 residents in Waukegan are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 994 288 men · 706 women
- 75–84 2,644 1,161 men · 1,483 women
- 65–74 5,350 2,514 men · 2,836 women
- 50–64 14,693 7,045 men · 7,648 women
Younger residents
21,060 residents in Waukegan are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,427 3,236 boys · 3,192 girls
- 7–12 6,307 3,156 boys · 3,151 girls
- 3–7 4,881 2,403 boys · 2,478 girls
- 0–3 3,445 1,656 boys · 1,788 girls
About 2,849 residents in Waukegan (3.3% 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 | Waukegan | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.3% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.5% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Waukegan is about 39% lower than in Illinois. The rate of heart disease in Waukegan is about 23% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Waukegan is about 17% higher than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Waukegan | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.6% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.7% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Waukegan is about 32% higher than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 137,385 cigarettes a day, 4.1 million a month, or 50.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.5 million minutes a day and 551.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Waukegan is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 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 | Waukegan | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.98 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Waukegan is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Waukegan, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Waukegan, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan, IL | 86,567 | 77.5 yrs #2/3 | 16.3% #3/3 | 38.5% #3/3 |
| North Chicago, IL | 25,553 | 76.0 yrs | 13.4% | 37.1% |
| Gurnee, IL | 23,970 | 82.0 yrs | 3.8% | 29.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Waukegan, Illinois has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Illinois, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Waukegan, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Waukegan, Illinois?
Waukegan, Illinois has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Waukegan, Illinois?
People in Waukegan, Illinois can expect to live 77.5 years on average, about the same as the Illinois average of 77.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Waukegan, Illinois?
16.3% of residents in Waukegan, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 9.5 points above the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Waukegan, Illinois?
38.5% of adults in Waukegan, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.4 points above the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
What health issue is more common in Waukegan, Illinois than elsewhere?
Compared with Illinois as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 34.7%, about 32% higher than the Illinois rate of 26.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Waukegan, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 137,385 cigarettes a day, 4.1 million a month, or 50.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.5 million minutes a day and 551.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Waukegan is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 14 lifetimes a year.
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