Bureau County Health Data
Bureau County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
95
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.9%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.6 per 100K
Dentists
9.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.2
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 Bureau County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bureau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 38.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.1% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bureau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bureau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.2% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bureau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bureau County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Limited Mental Health Care Access in Bureau County
Health data brief for Bureau County, Illinois.
Bureau County has 95 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a concentration that is less than half of the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also has 46 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 70. Regarding health status, 19.9% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 76.8 years, slightly higher than the Illinois state average of 76.0 years but just below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.4%, which is higher than the state figure of 6.3% but lower than the national rate of 10%. These metrics provide a summary of the health outcomes and professional medical resources available in the area. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.