Peoria County Community Health Indicator Report 2015 Providing and highlighting Peoria County's progress on various health benchmarks including causes of death, risk and protective factors, and socioeconomic indicators. 2116 N. Sheridan Rd Peoria, Illinois 61604 309.679.6000
Table of Contents Community Demographics Population, Gender, Age, Race, Ethnicity 1 Health Outcomes 2-6 Leading Causes of Death (mortality) 2 Disease (morbidity) Cardiovascular Disease, Cholesterol, & Hypertension 3 Cancer 4 Diabetes 5 Respiratory Disease, COPD, & Asthma 6 Health Behavior 7-10 Tobacco Use & Exposure 7 Healthy Weight: Obesity & Physical Activity 8 Maternal & Child Health 9 Sexually Transmitted Infections 10 Social & Economic Factors Employment, Income, Education, Family & Social Support, Community Safety 11 Data Sources 12 Introduction The Peoria County Community Health Indicator Report provides health status information on various population health indicators within the county. The Report examines the leading causes of death, morbidity, health risk and protective factors, maternal and child health, and both general and socioeconomic demographics. It seeks to compare the status of Peoria County's population health with that of Illinois and the United States. The measures within the Report are meant to demonstrate how health is multidimensional and related not only to disease, but behavior and economic factors within a community.
Community Demographics: Peoria County Peoria County is located in central Illinois, along the Illinois River. While much of the County is rural, the majority of the population resides within 50 square miles of the City of Peoria -- the county seat and seventh most populous city in the state. While White and African Americans make up the majority of the population, between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the percentage of both Asian and Hispanics doubled. Peoria, IL is both the county seat and largest city in Peoria County. It accounts for 62.2% of the county's population. Characteristics Peoria County Illinois United States Population Total Population 187,177 12,882,135 316,128,389 Number of Square Miles 619 57,914 3,805,927 Population Density (# people per sq miles) 302.4 222.4 83.1 Gender (%) Males 48.4 49.1 49.2 Females 51.6 50.9 50.8 Age Distribution Median Age (years) 36.7 37.2 37.5 Under 5 years (%) 06.8 06.2 06.3 5 to 9 years (%) 06.6 06.5 06.5 10 to 14 years (%) 06.6 06.7 06.6 15 to 19 years (%) 07.0 06.8 06.8 20 to 24 years (%) 07.2 07.1 07.2 25 to 34 years (%) 13.6 13.8 13.5 35 to 44 years (%) 12.2 13.1 12.8 45 to 54 years (%) 13.3 13.9 13.8 55 to 64 years (%) 12.5 12.4 12.5 65 years and older (%) 14.2 13.6 14.2 Race (%) White 75.0 72.7 73.7 Black or African American 17.7 14.2 12.6 Asian 03.4 04.9 05.1 Other Races 03.9 08.2 08.6 Hispanic Ethnicity (%) 04.0 16.4 17.1
Leading Causes of Death Trends in Age-Adjusted Death Rates (per 100,000 person), 2011 Cause of Death Peoria County Illinois United States Cancer 226.3 186.5 185.1 Heart Disease 196.3 194.2 191.5 Stroke 059.0 041.7 041.4 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 055.8 041.9 045.9 Alzheimer's disease 028.9 022.6 027.3 Unintentional injuries 026.8 032.4 040.6 Diabetes 024.7 020.9 023.7 Pneumonia and influenza 022.5 018.8 017.3 Suicide 019.3 009.5 012.7 Kidney disease 017.2 018.5 014.6. Percentage of Deaths by Cause in Peoria County, 2011 Pneumonia and influenza 2% Suicide 2% Kidney disease 2% Alzheimer's disease 3% Diabetes 3% Unintentional injuries 3% Other 28% Stroke 6% Heart Disease 21% Cancers 24% Chronic lower respiratory disease 6% 4.5 in 10 deaths in Peoria County caused by heart disease or cancer The leading cause for 65% of all deaths was chronic disease, which are both costly & preventable. According to CDC, 86% of all healthcare dollars is spent on chronic diseases.
Percentage Cardiovascular Disease, Cholesterol, & Hypertension Healthy People 2020 objectives: Reduce the proportion of adults with high cholesterol by 15% (Target: 13.5%) Reduce the proportion of adults with hypertension by 10% (Target: 26.9%) 27% of all Peoria County deaths in 2013 were attributed to heart disease & stroke. Cardiovascular Disease Trends, 2013 Peoria County Illinois United States Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosed Heart Attack 04.3% 04.1% 04.2% Diagnosed Stroke 04.7% 02.8% 02.7% Cholesterol: Diagnosed with High Blood Cholesterol 33.7% 36.6% 38.4% Hypertension Diagnosed with High Blood Pressure 30.6% 30.1% 31.4% Taking Medication for Hypertension 72.7% 77.6% -- 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 1997-2013: Percentage of Peoria County Adults Diagnosed with High Blood Pressure (BP) and Cholesterol 1997 2001 2007 2013 High BP High Cholesterol.
Cancer Healthy People 2020 objectives: Reduce the overall cancer death rate by 10% (Target: 161.4 deaths per 100,000 population) In 2015, Peoria County is projected to have 1,135 new cancer cases. Cancer accounted for nearly 25% of deaths in Peoria County in 2011; with a rate of 226.3 deaths per 100,000 population 5-Year Cancer Incidence Age-Adjusted Rates (per 100,000) by Gender: Peoria County and Illinois 2007-2011 Peoria County Illinois Males All cancers 601.8 560.6 Prostate cancer 155.1 149.4 Lung cancer 106.7 084.9 Colorectal cancer 059.9 057.2 Females All cancers 471.3 441.3 Breast cancer, invasive 135.1 127.4 Lung cancer 076.5 060.4 Colorectal cancer 042.2 041.9. HPV vaccine protects against HPV types that most commonly cause cancer. In 2014, the Peoria City/County Health Department administered over 300 doses of the vaccine.
Diabetes Healthy People 2020 objectives: Reduce the annual number of new cases of diagnosed diabetes in the population by 10% Reduce the death rate among persons with diabetes. IN 2013, Crude death rate for diabetes in Peoria County was 22.3 cases per 100,000. 1 in 10 Peoria County adults has diabetes. Diabetes Comparisons, 2013 Peoria United Illinois County States Diabetic 10.5% 09.9% 08.7% Told Pre-/Borderline Diabetes 06.5% 06.6% -- Blood Sugar Test done in Past Year 57.6% 87.8% -- Percentage of Adults Diagnosed with Diabetes 12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% Peoria County Illinois 2.00% 0.00% 2001 2007 2013 Year
Respiratory Disease, COPD, & Asthma 6% of Peoria County deaths in 2013 were attributed to chronic lower respiratory disease. In 2011, the Asthma crude hospitalization rate for Peoria County was 31.9 per 10,000 population. Trends in Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease, 2013 Peoria County Illinois United States Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 7.3% 5.0% 6.5% Non-White 30.1% 20.6% -- Income level <$15,000 34.2% 17.0% -- Asthma: Current status 6.3% 7.6% 9.0% Non-White 22.2% 26.4% -- Income level <$15,000 36.3% 14.8% -- Resides in Rental Property 37.3% -- -- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a serious disease that leads to airflow blockage and breathingrelated problems.
Tobacco Use & Exposure IN 2013, 23.1% of Peoria County adults currently smoke. The annual income for 75% of smokers in Peoria County is less than $35,000. 1 in 2 households of smokers in Peoria County has a child living there. 1 30% of smokers in Peoria rent. 16.7% of new mothers reported smoking during their pregnancy. Rates (Cases per 100,000) Peoria County Illinois Current Adult Smokers 23.1% 18.0% Age 24-44 y.o. 42.3% 40.7% 45-64 y.o. 33.2% 36.6% Race White 73.1% 76.8% Non-White 26.9% 23.2% Education Some college/technical school or less 91.4% 86.7% College/technical school graduate 08.6% 14.3% 25.00% Percentage of Current Adult Smokers 58 million 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% Peoria County Illinois United States 1 in 4 nonsmokers in the US is still exposed to secondhand smoke. 5.00% 0.00% 2001 2007 2013 Year
Healthy Weight: Obesity & Physical Activity Peoria County Community Health Needs Assessment and Improvement Plan: By 2016, reduce the proportion of adults and childhood obesity in Peoria County by 5% (Target: Adults: 30.4% and Children: 19.6%) Healthy People 2020 objectives: Reduce the proportion of adults who are obese by 10% (Target: 30.5%) Reduce the proportion of children and adolescents aged 2 to 19 years considered obese by 10% (Target: 14.5%) 2001-2013: Percent of Obese Adults 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 2001 2007 2013 Peoria County Illinois United States Protective Factors Adults, 2013 Peoria County Illinois Physical Activity Any exercise 63.6% 74.8% Participates in strength exercise 40.0% 30.1% 4 in 10 non-white adult Peoria County residents are obese. 48.6% of obese adults in Peoria County earn less than $35,000.
Maternal & Child Health Healthy People 2020 objectives: Reduce low birth weight (LBW) to 7.8% Reduce preterm births by 10% Increase abstinence from cigarette smoking among pregnant women by 10% Increase the proportion of infants who are breastfed at 6 months to 60.6% Reduce pregnancies among adolescent females aged 15 to 19 years by 10%. 3-Year Infant Mortality Rate (per 1,000 births) 12 10 8 6 4 2 Peoria County Illinois 0 2002-2004 2005-2007 2008-2010 2011-2013 Year Trends in Maternal and Child Health, Peoria County 2010 2013 Low Birth Weight (Single Births) 1 6.6% 8.1% Late or No Pre-Natal Care 2 2.1% 2.8% Preterm 3 11.3% 11.6% Smoked During Pregnancy 15.8% 16.8% WIC Clients Exclusively Breastfeeding at 6 months 6.6% 5.6% Teen Birth Rate (Births per 1,000 females age 15-19 yrs) 140 120 100 80 60 RATE (2012) RATE (2013) 40 20 0 United States Illinois Peoria County 61603 61604 61605 Remaining Peoria County 1. Low Birth Weight (LBW) defined as singleton infants born at birth weights less than 2500 grams (5 lbs 8 oz). 2. Late or No Prenatal care is defined as mothers receiving either their first prenatal visit within the 7th month of pregnancy or none at all. 3. Preterm is defined as infants born prior to 37 weeks gestation.
Sexually Transmitted Infections IN 2013, The rate of Chlamydia in Peoria County was 1.7 times greater than the United States. In specific zip codes up to 4.9 times greater. The rate of Gonorrhea in Peoria County was 2.7 times greater than the United States; with specific zip codes up to 10.7 times greater. Rates by Year (Cases per 100,000 population) Peoria County Illinois United States 2011 882.1 470.4 453.4 Chlamydia 2012 826.8 490.4 453.3 Rates 2013 755.5 497.2 446.6 Gonorrhea Rates 2011 348.5 132.8 103.3 2012 337.8 141.5 106.7 2013 291.1 128.3 106.1
Social & Economic Factors Employment, income, education, and family & social support, and community safety represent the largest drivers of health outcomes. Within Peoria County, there is a vast medical community, various large employers, opportunities for higher education, and more than 9,000 acres of parks and open spaces. The median household income for Peoria County is $50,712, with zip code specific median household incomes ranging from $19,552 to $104,234 Characteristics Peoria County Illinois United States Employment & Income Median Household Income ($) 50,712 56,797 53,046 Mean Household Income ($) 68,651 77,660 73,487 Unemployment rate (%) 6.7 6.2 5.6 Below Poverty Level (%) All people 14.1 17.2 15.4 Under 18 years 26.0 19.9 21.6 Education Attainment (%) Less than High School 10.0 12.7 13.9 High School 29.6 27.1 28.1 Some College 22.1 21.3 21.2 Associate's degree 09.4 07.4 07.8 Bachelor's degree 18.2 19.5 18.0 Graduate degree 10.7 12.0 10.8 Family & Social Support Average household size 2.39 2.63 2.63 Family Households (%) 61.8 65.7 66.4 Female householder 13.7 12.7 13.0 Grandparents responsible for grandchildren (%) 46.4 36.2 38.9 Community Safety Violent Crime Rate, 2012 (per 100,000 population) 603.2 414.8 386.9 Alcohol-impaired driving deaths (%) 35 38 31 3 out of 5 eighth graders in Peoria County are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch.
Data Sources US Census Bureau: 2010 Census, American Community Survey 2013 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : Leading Causes of Death, Traffic Safety Illinois Department of Public Health: Vital Records, Infectious Diseases, Cancer Registry Peoria City/County Health Department: Vital Records, Health Protection, Family and Child Health, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment US Department of Justice: Violent Crime Report National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration: Impaired Driving data