Adams County Health Data
Adams County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
105
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
317
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 104.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.2
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Adams County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 38.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.8% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.9% | 60.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Adams County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Adams County Shows High Primary Care Provider Availability
Health data brief for Adams County, Illinois.
Adams County has 105 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a concentration that is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider availability is paired with an uninsured rate of 5.6%, which is less than the Illinois statewide figure of 6.3% and the national mark of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 76.5 years, placing the county slightly ahead of the Illinois state average of 76.0 years but just behind the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 17.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a figure that matches the national average. For mental health care, the county records 317 providers per 100,000 people, which is more than the national median of 250. This data provides a snapshot of clinical resource density and health status within the county. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.