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Creating Livable and Connected Communities
Age-friendly environments enable people to stay active, connected, and able to contribute to the economic, social, and cultural life of their communities. And where we live has a lot to do with how well we age.
High-quality and affordable housing, accessible transportation, welcoming public settings, activities where we can connect with people of all ages, and the technology to link everyone to information and resources – are all pillars of life-affirming communities for people of all ages and abilities.
There are four implementation work groups for Creating Livable and Connected Communities. Learn more about the strategies and actions each group is focusing on:
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Illinois scores 52 out of 100 on the AARP Livability Index™ and has significant disparities in housing, transportation, social connection, and technology access, particularly for older adults and people with disabilities.
What We're Measuring
• AARP Livability Index Score for Illinois
• % of older adults experiencing housing cost burden and homelessness
• % of older adults who report a lack of reliable transportation
• % of older adults who report feeling lonely
• % of older adults living in households with broadband internet
Illinois by the Numbers: Life Expectancy
Life expectancy in these counties is 66.6-71.7: Alexander, Pulaski
Life expectancy in these counties is 71.7-75.5: Clark, Clay, Edgar, Ford, Franklin, Fulton, Gallatin, Greene, Hardin, Iroquois, Jackson, Jefferson, Kankakee, Macon, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Mason, Massac, Montgomery, Pike, Richland, Saline, Schuyler, St. Clair, Stark, Union, Vermilion, Wayne, White, and Winnebago.
Life expectancy in these counties is 75.5-78.7: Adams, Bond, Boone, Brown, Bureau, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Christian, Coles, Cook, Crawford, Cumberland, DeKalb, De Witt, Douglas, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Jasper, Jersey, Johnson, Knox, LaSalle, Lawrence, Lee, Livingston, Logan, Macoupin, McDonough, Menard, Mercer, Morgan, Moultrie, Ogle, Peoria, Perry, Piatt, Pope, Randolph, Rock Island, Sangamon, Scott, Shelby, Stephenson, Tazewell, Wabash, Warren, Washington, Whiteside, and Williamson.
Life expectancy in these counties is 78.7-80.4: McHenry, Kane, Will, Woodford, McLean, Champaign, Clinton, Monroe, Putnam
Life expectancy in these counties is 80.4-81.6: Jo Daviess, Kendall, Lake
Life expectancy in DuPage County is 81.6-87.3
