In-depth health data and statistics about 60446. ZIP Code 60446, which is located in Romeoville, IL, has an uninsured rate (health insurance) of about 7.7%. This is an estimated 13% lower than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. For adults aged 18 and older in this Romeoville, IL region, an estimated % have high blood pressure. In regard to health risk behaviors in 60446, obesity is an issue for roughly % of residents.
An estimated 92.3% of residents in the 60446 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 1% lower than the rate of 93.2% rate seen in the state of Illinois overall and 1% higher than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Romeoville, IL region, approximately 73.8% have private health insurance. This compares to 70.3% of those insured in Illinois and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 27.7% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 60446, versus 33.8% in Illinois and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.
See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 60446, Illinois, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of health insurance coverage.
| Health Insurance | ZIP 60446 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 92.3% | 93.2% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 73.8% | 70.3% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 27.7% | 33.8% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 7.7% | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 91.1% | 91.4% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 75.1% | 79.3% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Romeoville, IL region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 60446 who are 18 years and older.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
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One of the most common preventative health measures practiced by residents of ZIP Code 60446 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 85.6% of adults in 60446 that are at least 18 years old have taken this preventive measure in the past 12 months. In addition, about % of adults 18 years of age and older in this Will County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
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Both age and income are strongly associated with health and mortality across regions. Income influences health and longevity through various factors. Additionally, income and health can create what is known as the health-poverty trap, where poor health and income disparity become interconnected. And regarding age, those 62 years and older are statistically more likely to encounter diseases and chronic conditions.
The median age of 34.7 years in ZIP Code 60446 is 9% lower than the Illinois median age of 38.1 years and is 9% lower than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 12.0% of residents in this Romeoville, IL region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 18.8% of Illinois residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 4.7% of the population in ZIP Code 60446 is living below the poverty line, which is 47% lower than the percentage of the population in Illinois living below the poverty line (8.9%) and 51% lower than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).
A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 60446, the state of Illinois, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.
| Income | ZIP 60446 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,883 | $65,886 | $62,843 |
| Mean household income | $89,450 | $92,395 | $88,607 |
| Per capita income | $27,751 | $36,038 | $34,103 |
| Median earnings (male) | $56,124 | $57,705 | $53,275 |
| Median earnings (female) | $40,472 | $45,522 | $43,022 |
See the table below for the regional comparison of age.
| Age | ZIP 60446 | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 3.6% | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.3% | 8.7% | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.9% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.7% | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Under 18 years | 25.3% | 22.6% | 22.6% |
| 62 years and over | 12.0% | 18.8% | 19.2% |
See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 60446, Illinois, and also in the U.S. overall.
* Health data for ZIP 60446 courtesy of loquol.
