Health Profile of Wheeling, Illinois
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Wheeling 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
Wheeling Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Wheeling | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.1% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Wheeling is 81.5 years, about 3.6 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 11.1%, higher than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.8% of residents, lower than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,434 residents in Wheeling are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 769 260 men · 509 women
- 75–84 1,838 793 men · 1,045 women
- 65–74 3,105 1,368 men · 1,737 women
- 50–64 6,723 3,142 men · 3,581 women
Younger residents
7,126 residents in Wheeling are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,976 1,070 boys · 906 girls
- 7–12 2,186 1,149 boys · 1,037 girls
- 3–7 1,733 900 boys · 833 girls
- 0–3 1,230 623 boys · 607 girls
About 1,289 residents in Wheeling (3.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Wheeling | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.4% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.1% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Wheeling is about 27% lower than in Illinois. The rate of heart disease in Wheeling is about 23% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Wheeling is about 19% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Wheeling | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.7% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.2% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Wheeling is about 34% lower than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,216 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 398,375 minutes a day and 145.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wheeling is 81.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.40 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 | Wheeling | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.66 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Wheeling is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Wheeling, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Wheeling, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, IL | 35,608 | 81.5 yrs #2/3 | 11.1% #3/3 | 26.1% #3/3 |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 36,064 | 81.1 yrs | 3.7% | 24.9% |
| Mount Prospect, IL | 54,782 | 81.7 yrs | 8.6% | 24.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, Illinois.
How healthy is Wheeling, Illinois?
Wheeling, 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 average lifespan in Wheeling, Illinois?
People in Wheeling, Illinois can expect to live 81.5 years on average, 3.6 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Wheeling, Illinois?
11.1% of residents in Wheeling, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 4.3 points above the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
What percentage of Wheeling, Illinois residents are obese?
26.1% of adults in Wheeling, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 9.9 points below the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Wheeling, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,216 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 398,375 minutes a day and 145.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wheeling is 81.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.40 lifetimes a year.
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