Boone County Health Data
Boone County, Illinois
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Boone County, Illinois
Boone County leads on life expectancy
At 78.3 years, Boone County's life expectancy ranks among the best in the nation, outpacing the U.S. average of 76.1 years by more than two years. Only 19.2% of residents report poor or fair health, well below the national 21%, indicating strong population health overall.
Illinois' longest-living county
Boone County's 78.3-year life expectancy is the highest in Illinois, 2.3 years above the state average of 76.0 years. The county's 19.2% poor/fair health rate also ranks favorably, reflecting effective chronic disease management and healthy living practices.
Moderate provider access with gaps
Boone County has 53 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, comparable to Bond County but notably below Adams County's 105 per 100K. Mental health providers are scarce at just 45 per 100,000—the lowest in the region—despite the county's excellent longevity metrics.
Solid coverage with room to improve
The uninsured rate in Boone County is 6.7%, slightly above the Illinois average of 6.3%, meaning a small portion of residents lack healthcare access. Despite the longevity advantage, ensuring universal coverage could further strengthen health outcomes and preventive care capacity.
Maintain your health advantage
Boone County's strong longevity is built on good health practices and access to care—don't let gaps in coverage interrupt that. Visit healthcare.gov to ensure you and your family have continuous, affordable coverage that supports your wellbeing.
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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.