Boone County Health Data
Boone County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.2%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.7 per 100K
Dentists
9.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.3
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 Boone County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Boone 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
Boone County Mental Health Provider Density Below National Norms
Health data brief for Boone County, Illinois.
Boone County has 45 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In terms of primary care, the county has 53 providers per 100,000 people, which is also lower than the national median of 70. Despite these provider ratios, the life expectancy for residents is 78.3 years, which is longer than the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.7%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 6.3% but lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 19.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a comparative look at the county's healthcare resources and health outcomes. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Boone County, Illinois
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Boone County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.