Brown County Health Data
Brown County, Illinois
Health Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.8%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
334
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Brown County, Illinois
Brown County achieves excellent longevity
Brown County residents live to 77.9 years on average, nearly two years longer than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. With 21.4% reporting poor or fair health—essentially at the national rate—the county maintains strong population health across most demographics.
Second healthiest county in Illinois
Brown County's 77.9-year life expectancy ranks second in Illinois, nearly 2 years above the state average of 76.0 years. The 21.4% poor/fair health rate is below the state trend, indicating better chronic disease prevention and management practices.
Severe primary care shortage
Brown County has only 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest in the region and far below Boone County's 53 per 100K. However, mental health providers are plentiful at 334 per 100,000, suggesting the county has prioritized behavioral health despite primary care constraints.
Best insurance coverage in the region
Brown County's 3.8% uninsured rate is the lowest among all comparison counties, meaning 96% of residents have healthcare coverage. This exceptional insurance penetration helps offset the limited primary care supply and likely contributes to the county's strong longevity outcomes.
Keep Brown County covered
With one of Illinois' best insurance rates, Brown County is a model of healthcare access—help maintain that by staying covered. If you're among the small uninsured population, visit healthcare.gov today to join 96% of your neighbors with continuous protection.
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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.