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 | Wheaton | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.8 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.7% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Wheaton is 81.8 years, about 3.9 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
The uninsured population in Wheaton is 2.7%, lower than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Wheaton | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.3% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.9% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.5% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Wheaton is about 46% lower than in Illinois. The rate of heart disease in Wheaton is about 37% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Wheaton is about 32% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Wheaton | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.6% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.2% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Wheaton is about 45% lower than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Wheaton is about 35% lower than in Illinois. The rate of binge drinking in Wheaton is about 15% higher than in Illinois.
Air Quality
| Metric | Wheaton | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.47 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Wheaton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Wheaton, Illinois has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Illinois, and far better than the country as a whole.
Wheaton, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Wheaton, IL is the largest of the 5 cities compared here, 45,588 residents against a local median of 25,097. The measure that sets Wheaton, IL apart most is uninsured: 2.7%, 40% below the local median of 4.5%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 6.1% on uninsured, so Wheaton, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Wheaton, IL has the lowest uninsured of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton, IL | 45,588 | 81.8 yrs #2/5 | 2.7% #1/5 | 26.9% #2/5 |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 27,007 | 83.5 yrs | 3.0% | 27.4% |
| Carol Stream, IL | 36,866 | 80.4 yrs | 5.1% | 28.4% |
| Lisle, IL | 21,854 | 81.2 yrs | 3.9% | 26.8% |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 23,187 | 80.4 yrs | 9.1% | 29.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Wheaton, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Wheaton, Illinois?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Wheaton, Illinois.
What is the life expectancy in Wheaton, Illinois?
The life expectancy in Wheaton, Illinois is 81.8 years, higher than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
What percentage of Wheaton, Illinois residents are uninsured?
2.7% of Wheaton, Illinois residents are uninsured, lower than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
What percentage of Wheaton, Illinois residents are obese?
26.9% of Wheaton, Illinois residents are classified as obese, lower than the Illinois average of 36.1%.