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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Brown County, IL?
Brown County has a health score of 70/100, rated "Average." It ranks #36 out of 102 counties in Illinois (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Brown County?
Life expectancy in Brown County is 77.9 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Brown County above the state average.
How does Brown County health compare to the Illinois average?
Brown County's health score of 70/100 is above the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 77.9 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 3.8% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Brown County?
Key health factors for Brown County include: life expectancy (77.9 years), uninsured rate (3.8%), and primary care physician access (16:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 334:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Brown County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 70/100 ("Average"), Brown County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.9 years. 3.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Brown County healthier than the Illinois average?
Brown County's health score of 70/100 exceeds the Illinois average of 66/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Brown County has better primary care access (16:1 ratio) than the state average (47:1).

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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.