Health and Nutrition of Northfield, IL Residents

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Fifty one percent of Northfield residents report that their diet is generally healthy. People here have milk to drink or on their cereal 22 times per month. This includes chocolate and other flavored milks, as well as hot cocoa made with milk, and does not count small amounts of milk added to coffee or tea. People living here eat an average of three meals (breakfasts, lunches or dinners) per week that were prepared away from home in places such as restaurants, fast food places, food stands, grocery stores or from vending machines. They get one of these meals from a fast-food or pizza place. People here eat one "ready to eat" foods such as salads, soups, chicken, sandwiches and cooked vegetables per month. They also eat three frozen meals or frozen pizzas on average monthly.

Summary

Diet health (%)

  • Northfield 51.3%
  • Cook County 48.6%
  • State 48.6%

Milk product consumption (# of products/month)

  • Here 22.0
  • County 19.6
  • State 20.7

Meals not home prepared (#/week)

  • Northfield 3.0
  • Cook County 3.7
  • State 3.6

Meals from fast food or pizza place (#/week)

  • Northfield 1.4
  • Cook County 1.9
  • State 1.9

Ready-to-eat foods (#/month)

  • Northfield 1.5
  • Cook County 2.0
  • State 1.9

Frozen meals/pizza (#/month)

  • Here 3.0
  • Cook County 3.2
  • Illinois 3.5

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

The average Northfield resident last visited a dentist two years ago (including all types of dentists, such as, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists). Fifteen percent of people living here 30 years of age and older, are embarrassed because of their teeth, mouth or dentures. Twenty one percent think they might have gum disease (might have swollen gums, receding gums, sore or infected gums or loose teeth). Northfield residents rate the overall health of their teeth and gums on average at 47 percent. People living here aged 30 years and older, aside from brushing their teeth with toothbrush, use dental floss or any other device that clean between teeth on average three days per week. They also use mouthwash or other dental rinse products to treat dental disease or dental problems an average of three days per week. The average person living here (including children) has 21 teeth.

Summary

Average years since last visit a dentist

  • Here 2.0
  • Cook County 1.9
  • Illinois 2.0

People embarrassed because of mouth (%)

  • Northfield 15.3%
  • County 15.6%
  • Illinois 16.4%

People with gum disease (%)

  • Northfield 21.1%
  • County 20.7%
  • State 21.4%

General health of teeth and gums (%)

  • Here 46.9%
  • Cook County 46.6%
  • Illinois 45.7%

Average days a week using dental floss/device

  • Northfield 2.9
  • County 2.9
  • Illinois 2.8

Average days a week using mouthwash for dental problem

  • Here 2.5
  • Cook County 3.1
  • Illinois 2.9

Average number of teeth

  • Northfield 20.7
  • Cook County 23.5
  • State 22.9

The average height of Northfield residents 16 years and older is 66 inches. The average weight is 178 pounds. Their average BMI (Body Mass Index) is 29. Thirty eight percent of people living here are obese. Fifty percent have ever been obese. Thirty four percent have ever tried to lose weight.

Summary

Average height (inches)

  • Here 66.5
  • County 66.4
  • Illinois 66.6

Average weight (pounds)

  • Here 178.3
  • Cook County 178.5
  • Illinois 179.3

Average BMI

  • Here 28.8
  • Cook County 28.7
  • State 28.7

People that are obese (%)

  • Northfield 37.7%
  • Cook County 37.5%
  • State 37.3%

People that ever were obese (%)

  • Northfield 50.2%
  • Cook County 48.3%
  • Illinois 48.8%

People trying to lose weight (%)

  • Here 33.8%
  • County 35.6%
  • State 34.8%

Sixty percent of Northfield residents have ever used marijuana or hashish. Twenty four percent of people living here have ever used cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine. Twenty two percent have ever used any form of cocaine, such as powder, 'crack', 'free base', and coca paste. Three percent have ever used heroin. Thirteen percent have ever used methamphetamines.

Summary

People that ever used marijuana or hashish (%)

  • Northfield 60.3%
  • Cook County 61.2%
  • Illinois 63.1%

Ever used hard drugs (%)

  • Here 23.7%
  • Cook County 21.3%
  • State 23.4%

Ever used any form of cocaine (%)

  • Northfield 21.9%
  • Cook County 19.5%
  • State 21.2%

Ever used heroin (%)

  • Here 3.0%
  • County 2.4%
  • Illinois 2.9%

Ever used methamphetamine (%)

  • Here 13.2%
  • Cook County 11.0%
  • Illinois 12.7%

Thirteen percent of people living in Northfield have ever been told by a doctor or health professional that they have diabetes. Fifty percent of people had a blood test for high sugar or diabetes within the past three years. Four percent of city residents are currently taking insulin.

Summary

Diabetics (%)

  • Here 13.3%
  • Cook County 10.0%
  • State 10.0%

Had a blood test for high blood sugar (%)

  • Here 49.8%
  • County 47.1%
  • State 46.6%

People taking insulin (%)

  • Here 3.8%
  • County 3.1%
  • Illinois 3.1%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Northfield residents 20 years and older on average get up to urinate one time at night (from time they go to bed at night until the time they get up in the morning).

Summary

Avg. # of times urinating at night

  • Here 1.2
  • Cook County 1.1
  • State 1.1

Twelve percent of Northfield residents above the age of 40 have problems with their ability to smell, such as not being able to smell things or things not smelling the way they are supposed to. Five percent have been having problems with their ability to taste sweet, sour, salty or bitter foods and drinks. Seventy percent of people above the age of 40 have ever had wisdom teeth removed. Thirty three percent have ever had their tonsils removed. Sixteen percent have lost consciousness because of a head injury. Twenty one percent have ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull. Forty three percent have had two or more sinus infections.

Summary

People 40+ having problems with smell (%)

  • Northfield 12.4%
  • Cook County 10.6%
  • State 11.3%

People 40+ having problems with taste (%)

  • Northfield 5.2%
  • County 5.3%
  • Illinois 5.6%

People 40+ that ever had wisdom teeth removed (%)

  • Northfield 70.1%
  • Cook County 64.0%
  • State 66.6%

People 40+ that ever had tonsils teeth removed (%)

  • Northfield 33.1%
  • County 24.2%
  • Illinois 26.7%

People 40+ that ever had a loss of consciousness because of a head injury (%)

  • Here 16.2%
  • County 13.4%
  • Illinois 15.1%

People 40+ that ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull (%)

  • Here 21.0%
  • County 18.0%
  • Illinois 20.7%

People 40+ that ever had two or more sinus infections (%)

  • Here 43.2%
  • Cook County 35.6%
  • Illinois 39.0%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Eighty percent of people living in Northfield are covered by health insurance or some other kind of health care plan.

Summary

People covered by health insurance (%)

  • Here 79.8%
  • County 74.2%
  • Illinois 73.6%

Thirty percent of people living in Northfield have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had hypertension (also called high blood pressure). Twenty nine percent of people take their blood pressure at home. Fifty two percent of people in Northfield frequently check their blood cholesterol. Twenty eight percent of people have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that their blood cholesterol level was high.

Summary

Has high blood pressure (%)

  • Northfield 30.3%
  • County 21.4%
  • Illinois 22.0%

Checking blood pressure at home (%)

  • Here 29.0%
  • County 22.9%
  • Illinois 23.9%

Frequently checking blood cholesterol (%)

  • Here 51.7%
  • Cook County 41.5%
  • Illinois 41.2%

Has high cholesterol level (%)

  • Here 27.8%
  • Cook County 17.1%
  • State 18.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Thirty eight percent of people living in Northfield use sunscreen.

Summary

People using sunscreen (%)

  • Here 37.7%
  • Cook County 31.2%
  • State 32.9%

Twenty six percent of Northfield residents 18 years old and older have usually little interest or pleasure in doing things. Twenty nine percent often feel down, depressed, or hopeless. Forty one percent of people living here have trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleep too much. Fifty one percent of people often feel tired or have little energy. Twenty six percent are bothered by poor appetite or overeating. Twenty one percent often feel badly about themselves, that they are a failure or have let themselves or their families down. Nineteen percent have trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching TV. Thirteen percent of people living here move or speak so slowly that other people could have noticed, or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that they have been moving around a lot more than usual. Five percent have thoughts that they would be better off dead or of hurting themselves in some way.

Summary

People who have little interest in doing things (%)

  • Northfield 26.5%
  • Cook County 26.3%
  • State 26.5%

People feeling down, depressed, or hopeless (%)

  • Here 29.0%
  • County 26.6%
  • State 27.3%

People who have trouble sleeping or sleeping too much (%)

  • Northfield 41.3%
  • Cook County 40.3%
  • Illinois 41.4%

People feeling tired or having little energy (%)

  • Northfield 51.0%
  • Cook County 50.4%
  • State 51.2%

People with poor appetite or overeating (%)

  • Northfield 26.0%
  • Cook County 28.4%
  • Illinois 28.4%

People feeling bad about themself (%)

  • Here 21.1%
  • Cook County 20.2%
  • Illinois 21.1%

People who have trouble concentrating on things (%)

  • Northfield 18.9%
  • Cook County 18.8%
  • Illinois 19.2%

People moving or speaking slowly or too fast (%)

  • Here 13.2%
  • County 14.1%
  • State 14.3%

People having thoughts they would be better off dead (%)

  • Northfield 5.0%
  • County 4.3%
  • Illinois 4.4%

Northfield residents on average take three prescription medicines.

Summary

Average number of prescription medicines taking

  • Here 2.7
  • County 1.8
  • Illinois 2.0

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Seventy seven percent of people living in Northfield have at least one alcoholic drink per month. Thirteen percent of people living here do not drink alcohol at all. People living here drink alcohol 5.1 days per month on average. They have 5.7 drinks per week. On average people living here have 5 or more drinks on 23 days a year.

Summary

People drinking some alcohol every month (%)

  • Here 76.7%
  • Cook County 78.0%
  • Illinois 79.3%

People not drinking at all (%)

  • Here 12.9%
  • County 11.4%
  • State 11.0%

Average days/month drinking alcohol

  • Here 5.1
  • County 4.6
  • State 4.7

Average drinks/week

  • Here 5.7
  • Cook County 5.4
  • State 5.6

Average days/year people drink much

  • Here 22.9
  • County 21.2
  • Illinois 22.9

Ninety seven percent of Northfield residents 18 years and older have ever had vaginal, anal or oral sex. Ninety six percent of males have ever had vaginal sex with a woman. Eighty seven percent have ever performed oral sex on a woman. Forty seven percent have ever had anal sex with a woman. Six percent of males in Northfield have ever had any kind of sex with a man, including oral or anal. Ninety eight percent of females have ever had vaginal sex with a man. Eighty four percent have ever performed oral sex on a man. Thirty five percent have ever had anal sex. Eight percent of females have ever had any kind of sex with a woman. People in Northfield were 17 years old on average when they had sex for the first time. The average man in his lifetime had any kind of sex with 30 women. He has vaginal sex with 22 women. People living here were on average 22 years old when they first performed oral sex on a woman. In their lifetime they performed oral sex on average on five women. People in Northfield were 20 years old on average when they first performed oral sex on a man. They performed oral sex on average on 10 men in their lifetime. Six percent of people use protection, like a condom or dental dam, while performing oral sex. The average person in Northfield has vaginal or anal sex 52 times a year. Fifty one percent have sex without using a condom. Females in Northfield 18 years and older have had any kind of sex with 10 men on average. They have had eight male vaginal sex partners in their lifetimes. Women here have on average 0.4 female sex partners in their lifetimes. Eighty two percent of men 18 years old and older are circumcised.

Summary

People 18+ that ever had sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) (%)

  • Northfield 97.4%
  • County 97.2%
  • State 97.2%

Males 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a woman (%)

  • Here 95.9%
  • Cook County 93.1%
  • State 93.9%

Males 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a woman (%)

  • Northfield 87.5%
  • Cook County 83.3%
  • State 85.5%

Males 18+ that ever had anal sex with a woman (%)

  • Northfield 46.8%
  • County 47.0%
  • Illinois 48.3%

Males 18+ that ever had any sex with a man (%)

  • Northfield 6.0%
  • Cook County 6.7%
  • Illinois 6.1%

Females 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a man (%)

  • Northfield 97.6%
  • Cook County 96.7%
  • Illinois 97.1%

Females 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a man (%)

  • Northfield 84.1%
  • County 81.3%
  • Illinois 83.4%

Females 18+ that ever had anal sex with a man (%)

  • Here 34.9%
  • Cook County 37.9%
  • State 38.9%

Females 18+ that ever had any kind of sex with a woman (%)

  • Here 7.8%
  • Cook County 12.8%
  • State 12.5%

Average age people first had sex

  • Here 17.2
  • County 16.9
  • State 16.8

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Northfield 30.2
  • Cook County 26.7
  • State 26.9

Average number of female vaginal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 22.5
  • County 21.3
  • State 21.7

Average age people first performed oral sex on a woman (18+)

  • Here 22.4
  • Cook County 21.8
  • State 21.5

Average number of woman performed oral sex on in lifetime (18+)

  • Northfield 5.5
  • County 4.5
  • Illinois 5.0

Average age people first performed oral sex on a man (18+)

  • Here 20.3
  • Cook County 19.8
  • State 20.0

Average number of male oral sex partners in lifetime (18+)

  • Here 9.8
  • County 3.8
  • State 4.6

People using protection when performing oral sex (%)

  • Here 5.8%
  • County 11.1%
  • Illinois 9.8%

Average number of times people have vaginal or anal sex a year

  • Here 52.3
  • Cook County 60.1
  • State 62.1

People having sex without condom (%)

  • Northfield 51.0%
  • County 49.6%
  • State 52.8%

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Here 9.8
  • County 10.4
  • State 11.1

Average number of male vaginal sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Northfield 8.4
  • County 8.8
  • Illinois 9.7

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Northfield 0.4
  • Cook County 0.6
  • State 0.5

Circumcised males 18+ (%)

  • Northfield 81.9%
  • Cook County 71.6%
  • State 76.6%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Nine percent of households in Northfield use chemical products in their homes to control fleas, roaches, ants, termites or other insects. Five percent use chemical products in their lawns or gardens to kill weeds.

Summary

Households using pesticides to control insects (%)

  • Northfield 9.4%
  • County 10.5%
  • State 10.3%

Households using pesticides to kill weeds (%)

  • Northfield 5.1%
  • County 4.3%
  • Illinois 4.3%

Northfield residents 16 years and older usually get seven hours of sleep at night on weekdays or workdays. Thirty four percent of them have trouble sleeping.

Summary

Average hours sleeping at night

  • Northfield 6.9
  • County 6.7
  • State 6.8

People that has trouble sleeping (%)

  • Here 34.1%
  • County 27.6%
  • Illinois 29.8%

Forty six percent of Northfield residents currently smoke cigarettes.

Summary

People smoking cigarettes (%)

  • Northfield 45.9%
  • County 50.6%
  • State 52.2%

Twenty two percent of Northfield residents' work involve vigorous-intensity activity that causes large increases in breathing or heart rate, like carrying or lifting heavy loads, digging or construction work for at least 10 minutes continuously. Thirty eight percent of people do moderate-intensity activities at work that cause small increases in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking or carrying light loads for at least 10 minutes continuously. Twenty four percent walk or bicycle for at least 10 minutes continuously to get to and from places. Thirteen percent do any vigorous-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause large increases in breathing or heart rate like running or basketball for at least 10 minutes continuously. Thirty eight percent do any moderate-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause a small increase in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking, bicycling, swimming or golf for at least 10 minutes continuously. People living here spend six hours sitting on a typical day (this includes sitting at work, at home, getting to and from places, or with friends, including time spent sitting at a desk, traveling in a car or bus, reading, playing cards, watching television or using a computer). They usually sit and watch TV or videos for about three hours per day. They use a computer or play computer games (including Playstation, Nintendo DS, or other portable video games) outside of work or school for 1.1 hours per day.

Summary

People doing vigorous-intensity work activities (%)

  • Here 21.7%
  • Cook County 19.0%
  • State 20.9%

People doing moderate-intensity work activities (%)

  • Northfield 37.5%
  • Cook County 34.0%
  • State 36.2%

People walking or bicycling (%)

  • Northfield 23.8%
  • County 32.0%
  • State 30.9%

People doing vigorous-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Here 13.4%
  • County 22.1%
  • Illinois 20.2%

People doing moderate-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Here 38.3%
  • County 42.0%
  • State 41.7%

Average hours a day doing sedentary activities

  • Northfield 6.0
  • Cook County 6.1
  • State 6.0

Average hours a day watching TV or videos

  • Here 2.9
  • County 2.7
  • Illinois 2.8

Average hours a day using computer

  • Northfield 1.1
  • Cook County 1.3
  • Illinois 1.3

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Ten percent of Northfield residents have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had asthma. Three percent of people living here has anemia, sometimes called "tired blood" or "low blood". Five percent of people 16 years and older have ever been told by a doctor or other health care professional that they had psoriasis. Thirty seven percent are overweight. Nineteen percent of people 60 years and older have difficulties in thinking or remembering that can make a big difference in everyday activities (this does not refer to occasionally forgetting your keys or the name of someone you recently met). This refers to things like confusion or memory loss that are happening more often or getting worse. Fourteen percent of people living in Northfield have ever received a blood transfusion. Twenty percent have trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses. Thirty four percent of people 20 and older have arthritis. Five percent have ever been told they had gout. Five percent have congestive heart failure. Five percent have coronary heart disease. Four percent have angina, also called angina pectoris. Six percent have ever had a heart attack, also called myocardial infarction. Six percent have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had a stroke. Four percent have ever had emphysema. Ten percent have another thyroid problem. Five percent have ever had chronic bronchitis. Three percent of people had any kind of liver condition. Twelve percent have ever had cancer or a malignancy of any kind.

Summary

People with asthma (%)

  • Northfield 9.6%
  • Cook County 9.8%
  • Illinois 10.5%

People with anemia (%)

  • Northfield 3.2%
  • Cook County 4.0%
  • State 3.7%

People with psoriasis (%)

  • Here 4.6%
  • County 3.0%
  • Illinois 3.5%

People with overweight (%)

  • Northfield 36.7%
  • Cook County 32.9%
  • State 33.2%

Elderly people having difficulties in thinking or remembering (%)

  • Northfield 18.8%
  • Cook County 19.1%
  • State 20.7%

People who ever received blood transfusion (%)

  • Here 13.8%
  • Cook County 10.9%
  • State 11.3%

People having trouble seeing even with glass/contacts (%)

  • Here 20.3%
  • Cook County 19.5%
  • State 19.6%

People with arthritis (%)

  • Here 33.7%
  • County 22.2%
  • Illinois 24.1%

People with gout (%)

  • Northfield 4.7%
  • Cook County 3.3%
  • State 3.6%

People with congestive heart failure (%)

  • Northfield 5.2%
  • County 2.8%
  • State 3.2%

People with coronary heart disease (%)

  • Here 4.9%
  • County 2.6%
  • State 2.9%

People with angina pectoris (%)

  • Here 3.7%
  • Cook County 1.9%
  • Illinois 2.1%

People who ever had heart attack (%)

  • Here 5.8%
  • Cook County 3.0%
  • Illinois 3.5%

People who ever had stroke (%)

  • Here 5.6%
  • County 3.4%
  • State 3.7%

People with emphysema (%)

  • Here 4.4%
  • County 2.2%
  • State 2.9%

People with thyroid problem (%)

  • Northfield 10.0%
  • County 6.4%
  • State 6.9%

People with chronic bronchitis (%)

  • Here 4.7%
  • County 3.0%
  • State 3.5%

People with any liver condition (%)

  • Here 3.0%
  • Cook County 2.8%
  • State 3.1%

People who ever had cancer or malignancy (%)

  • Here 12.2%
  • Cook County 6.9%
  • Illinois 7.9%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Sixty six percent of births in Northfield were vaginal deliveries. Thirty four percent of deliveries were cesarean. 99.4 percent of deliveries resulted in live births. Sixty percent of pregnancies resulted in a delivery. Fifty one percent of women breastfeed their children. Twenty nine percent of women in Northfield have ever had a hysterectomy, including a partial hysterectomy (that is, surgery to remove their uterus or womb). Seventeen percent had both of their ovaries removed (either when they had their uterus removed or at another time). Seventy two percent have ever taken birth control pills for any reason. Seven percent of women are currently taking birth control pills. Eleven percent have ever used Depo-Provera or injectable birth control to prevent pregnancy. Twenty five percent have ever used female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, including any forms of female hormones, such as pills, cream, patch and injections, but do not include birth control methods or use for infertility.

Summary

Vaginal deliveries (%)

  • Here 66.2%
  • County 63.3%
  • Illinois 64.4%

Cesarean deliveries (%)

  • Northfield 33.8%
  • County 36.7%
  • Illinois 35.6%

Deliveries resulted in a live birth (%)

  • Northfield 99.4%
  • Cook County 99.1%
  • Illinois 99.3%

Pregnancies resulted in a delivery (%)

  • Northfield 60.2%
  • Cook County 58.9%
  • Illinois 59.7%

Women breastfeeding newborns (%)

  • Here 50.7%
  • County 55.5%
  • Illinois 54.6%

Women that had a hysterectomy (%)

  • Here 29.1%
  • County 19.2%
  • State 20.8%

Women that had both ovaries removed (%)

  • Here 16.9%
  • County 9.8%
  • State 11.0%

Women that have ever taken birth control pills (%)

  • Here 71.8%
  • Cook County 71.1%
  • State 72.6%

Women taking birth control pills (%)

  • Here 6.7%
  • Cook County 6.7%
  • Illinois 7.4%

Women that have ever used Depo-Provera or injectables (%)

  • Northfield 10.9%
  • County 18.7%
  • Illinois 17.4%

Women that have ever used female hormones (%)

  • Northfield 25.3%
  • Cook County 14.4%
  • Illinois 16.3%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Northfield report their general health condition on average at 55 percent. Four percent of them donate blood. Excluding tests they have had as part of blood donations, 32 percent of Northfield residents have ever had their blood tested for the AIDS virus infection. Eight percent of people living in Northfield are left-handed.

Summary

General health condition (%)

  • Northfield 54.9%
  • Cook County 55.5%
  • Illinois 55.4%

Blood donors (%)

  • Northfield 4.3%
  • County 4.5%
  • Illinois 4.4%

Has blood ever tested for HIV virus (%)

  • Here 32.1%
  • County 42.5%
  • State 40.8%

Left-handed people (%)

  • Northfield 8.4%
  • County 8.0%
  • State 8.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People in Northfield spend $351 per month on average on food for their families at supermarkets or grocery stores. This is 21 percent of their income. The average family in Northfield spends $67 on food at other stores monthly. This is four percent of their income. They spend $129 on eating out, including cafeterias at work or at school or on vending machines. This is five percent of their income. They also spend $20 monthly on carried out or delivered food. This is one percent of their income.

Summary

Money monthly spent on food at supermarket/grocery store

  • Here $351
  • County $361
  • Illinois $361

Income spent on food at supermarket/grocery store (%)

  • Northfield 20.9%
  • County 23.8%
  • State 24.2%

Money monthly spent on food at other stores

  • Northfield $67
  • Cook County $80
  • Illinois $74

Income spent on food at other stores (%)

  • Here 3.5%
  • Cook County 4.5%
  • Illinois 4.3%

Money monthly spent on eating out

  • Here $129
  • Cook County $142
  • Illinois $139

Income spent on eating out (%)

  • Northfield 5.5%
  • County 7.4%
  • Illinois 7.0%

Money monthly spent on carryout/delivered foods

  • Here $20
  • Cook County $26
  • Illinois $25

Income spent on carryout/delivered foods (%)

  • Northfield 1.0%
  • Cook County 1.2%
  • Illinois 1.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Northfield report their general condition of hearing on average at 75 percent. Seventy five percent of them can usually hear and understand, without the use of a hearing aid or any other listening devices, what a person says without seeing his or her face if that person whispers to them from across a quiet room. Ninety three percent of people can hear a normal voice across a quiet room. Twenty three percent of Northfield population have been bothered by ringing, roaring or buzzing in their ears or head. Forty five percent of people living here have ever had a job where they were exposed to loud sounds or noise. Loud means so loud that they must speak in a raised voice to be heard. Fourteen percent of people in Northfield had off-work exposure to loud noise.

Summary

Average condition of hearing (%)

  • Here 74.9%
  • County 80.7%
  • Illinois 79.5%

People that can hear a whisper from across a quiet room (%)

  • Northfield 74.6%
  • Cook County 82.5%
  • Illinois 79.7%

People that can hear normal voice from across a quiet room (%)

  • Here 93.3%
  • County 95.7%
  • Illinois 95.1%

Ears ringing, roaring, buzzing (%)

  • Northfield 22.6%
  • Cook County 17.1%
  • State 19.1%

Had a job exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Northfield 45.4%
  • County 38.0%
  • State 41.6%

Had off-work exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Northfield 13.6%
  • Cook County 13.8%
  • State 14.9%

Twenty nine percent of Northfield residents 40 and older take a low-dose aspirin each day to prevent heart attacks, strokes or cancer.

Summary

Adults 40+ taking low-dose aspirin (%)

  • Here 29.4%
  • County 25.2%
  • State 25.2%

Twenty one percent of Northfield residents 20 or older have limitations caused by a long-term physical, mental or emotional problems or illnesses keeping them from working at a job or business. Twenty eight percent are limited in the kind or amount of work they can do because of physical, mental or emotional problems. Eleven percent have difficulty walking without using any special equipment. Eleven percent are limited in any way because of difficulty remembering or because they experience periods of confusion. Eleven percent of people here have health problems that require them to use special equipment, such as a cane, wheelchair, special bed or special telephone.

Summary

People having limitations keeping them from working (%)

  • Here 21.3%
  • County 16.1%
  • State 17.9%

People limited in amount of work they can do (%)

  • Here 28.4%
  • County 21.5%
  • State 23.7%

People that need special equipment to walk (%)

  • Northfield 11.3%
  • Cook County 8.3%
  • State 9.0%

People experiencing confusion/memory problems (%)

  • Here 11.3%
  • County 9.2%
  • Illinois 9.9%

People requiring special healthcare equipment (%)

  • Northfield 10.5%
  • Cook County 7.2%
  • Illinois 7.5%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

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