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 | Woodridge | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.2% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Woodridge is 80.4 years, about 2.5 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
The uninsured population in Woodridge is 8.2%, higher than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Woodridge | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.2% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.1% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.0% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Woodridge is about 41% lower than in Illinois. The rate of self-rated poor health in Woodridge is about 36% lower than in Illinois. The rate of cancer in Woodridge is about 26% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Woodridge | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.0% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.5% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Woodridge is about 32% lower than in Illinois. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Woodridge is about 22% lower than in Illinois.
Air Quality
| Metric | Woodridge | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.74 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Woodridge is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Woodridge, Illinois has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Illinois, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Woodridge, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Woodridge, IL is the 3rd largest of the 6 cities compared here, 31,506 residents against a local median of 23,160. The measure that sets Woodridge, IL apart most is uninsured: 8.2%, 65% above the local median of 5.0%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 3.9% on uninsured, so Woodridge, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Woodridge, IL has the 6th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodridge, IL | 31,506 | 80.4 yrs #5/6 | 8.2% #6/6 | 29.1% #5/6 |
| Darien, IL | 21,280 | 81.5 yrs | 7.6% | 27.8% |
| Downers Grove, IL | 50,363 | 80.8 yrs | 4.3% | 27.8% |
| Lisle, IL | 21,854 | 81.2 yrs | 3.9% | 26.8% |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 75,045 | 79.2 yrs | 7.8% | 36.4% |
| Westmont, IL | 23,160 | 81.1 yrs | 5.0% | 27.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Woodridge, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Woodridge, Illinois?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Woodridge, Illinois.
What is the life expectancy in Woodridge, Illinois?
The life expectancy in Woodridge, Illinois is 80.4 years, higher than the Illinois average of 77.9 years.
What percentage of Woodridge, Illinois residents are uninsured?
8.2% of Woodridge, Illinois residents are uninsured, higher than the Illinois average of 7.0%.
What percentage of Woodridge, Illinois residents are obese?
29.1% of Woodridge, Illinois residents are classified as obese, lower than the Illinois average of 36.1%.