Illinois Town Ranked with the Most Smokers in the State

Located in Illinois, one town has earned the unfortunate title of having the highest concentration of cigarette smokers in the state.

Another year of never having a cigarette... I'm committed to the bit!

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Even though we know the risks of smoking cigarettes, a little over 28 million adults across America are still frequent cigarette smokers.

Related: This Is The Legal Age In Illinois to Buy Tobacco

There are so many ways to try and quit smoking cigarettes.  Plenty of people use vapes, smoke marijuana, use patches mints, and even go cold turkey. It's crazy to think 11.6% of adults in the United States still smoke cigarettes!

Here's a staggering figure: The United States spends almost $225 billion annually on healthcare for smoking-related diseases in adults.  Yet, people still puff away.

According to a study, 18.4% of Janesville & Beloit, Wisconsin residents are active smokers.  Life expectancy, on average, is 77.6 years old.  A bit low, yeah?

As a whole, only 16.1% of Wisconsin smoke.

Related: Could This Across the Board Ban on Cigarettes Happen in Illinois?

Read More: Drinking In Illinois: Where Are Booze Sales Banned In The State? 

Now let's talk about Illinois.  That's really what we're here for.

Did Rockford make the list as the top city in the state with the most smokers?  I hope not! I see more vapes and e-cigs laying around than cigarettes.

This Illinois Town Has 'The Most Smokers' In The Entire State

Danville, Illinois ranked #1 in Illinois.  It has a population of roughly 28,000 residents and 22.1% of them smoke cigarettes.

See which other cities made the list here.

Danville, Illinois is actually home to a dying retro mall, too.  If you haven't seen those photos, take a look.