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 | Wheeling | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.7% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Wheeling is 81.5 years, about 3.6 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
The uninsured population in Wheeling is 13.7%, higher than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
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% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
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.
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.
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.
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 | 35,611 | 81.5 yrs #2/3 | 13.7% #3/3 | 26.1% #3/3 |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 33,761 | 81.1 yrs | 3.5% | 24.9% |
| Mount Prospect, IL | 51,830 | 81.7 yrs | 8.4% | 24.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Wheeling, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Wheeling, Illinois?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Wheeling, Illinois.
What is the life expectancy in Wheeling, Illinois?
The life expectancy in Wheeling, Illinois is 81.5 years, higher than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
What percentage of Wheeling, Illinois residents are uninsured?
13.7% of Wheeling, Illinois residents are uninsured, higher than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
What percentage of Wheeling, Illinois residents are obese?
26.1% of Wheeling, Illinois residents are classified as obese, lower than the Illinois average of 36.1%.