Grayslake, IL is a small community located in Lake County, Illinois. It has a population of about 20,000 people and is close to several major cities like Chicago and Milwaukee. The area provides access to numerous local hospitals and medical facilities for its residents. Grayslake also offers a variety of health services such as preventive care, mental health treatment programs, and health education workshops. The Grayslake Health Department works alongside several non-profit organizations to ensure that the needs of local citizens are met when it comes to healthcare. They strive to provide accessible healthcare services for everyone regardless of their financial situation or insurance coverage. Additionally, the Grayslake community has been consistently recognized over the years for its top-notch healthcare and dedicated practitioners. With access to high quality medical care, Grayslake residents can enjoy a long and healthy life with peace of mind knowing that they have access to quality care when they need it most.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.
Physicians per Capita
There are 290 physicians per 100,000 population in Grayslake. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Grayslake area is 99.3 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
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Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Grayslake area is 28 (100=best). The US average is 55.
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Note that this is a measure of Watershed quality, not the water that comes from your faucet. The EPA has stated that a healthy watershed is closely related to drinking water quality. The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators such as pH, chemicals, metals, and bacteria.
Superfund Index
The annual BestPlaces Superfund Index for the Grayslake area is 88 (100=best). The US average is 87.
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The EPA's Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of our nation's most contaminated land. Our index is based on the number of active Superfund sites (over 15,000 in the United States), with particular attention paid to those on the National Priorities List which pose the greatest health danger.
Quick Facts
Commuting can effect your health. The average person in Grayslake commutes 30.8 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Grayslake area is 71 (100=best). The US average is 58.
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This is based on new measures of hazardous air pollutants from the EPA, called the National Air Toxics Assessment. This analysis models respiratory illness and cancer risk down to the zip code level, providing better detail and insight than the previous analysis based solely on results from air monitoring stations.