Of Illinois’ 102 counties, DuPage County topped the list in both overall health outcomes and factors, while far southern Alexander County was ranked last in both. Cook County ranked 41st in health outcomes and 66th in health factors.
In addition to the rankings, the report highlights each county’s strengths and areas for improvement.
In DuPage County, 99% of the population lives “reasonably close” to a park or recreational facility, while 98% of residents in Cook County do. Only 23% of DuPage County adults are physically inactive, which is slightly above the statewide average of 25% of residents, according to the report. This year’s report emphasizes the importance of economic security for residents of all communities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic that exposed and exacerbated racism and economic exclusion.
Child care is no longer considered affordable if it exceeds 7% of a household’s income, according to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ benchmark.
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