Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Chicago | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.1% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in West Chicago is 80.2 years, about 2.3 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
The uninsured population in West Chicago is 11.1%, higher than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Chicago | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.4% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.6% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.4% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.7% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in West Chicago is about 37% lower than in Illinois. The rate of heart disease in West Chicago is about 34% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Chicago | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.8% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.9% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in West Chicago are about the same as in Illinois.
Air Quality
| Metric | West Chicago | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.35 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Chicago is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Chicago, Illinois has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Illinois, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
West Chicago, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Chicago, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chicago, IL | 20,933 | 80.2 yrs #3/3 | 11.1% #3/3 | 33.4% #3/3 |
| Bartlett, IL | 33,195 | 81.6 yrs | 5.6% | 27.6% |
| St. Charles, IL | 31,102 | 81.3 yrs | 4.6% | 32.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in West Chicago, Illinois.
What is the health grade for West Chicago, Illinois?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; West Chicago, Illinois.
What is the life expectancy in West Chicago, Illinois?
The life expectancy in West Chicago, Illinois is 80.2 years, higher than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
What percentage of West Chicago, Illinois residents are uninsured?
11.1% of West Chicago, Illinois residents are uninsured, higher than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
What percentage of West Chicago, Illinois residents are obese?
33.4% of West Chicago, Illinois residents are classified as obese, lower than the Illinois average of 36.1%.