Calhoun County Health Data
Calhoun County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
45.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.9 per 100K
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 Calhoun County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.4% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.9% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.7% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Calhoun 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
Calhoun County Shows Low Primary Care Provider Ratio
Health data brief for Calhoun County, Illinois.
Calhoun County has 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Despite this, only 14.5% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 74.7 years, which is shorter than the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the population is 5.4%, lower than the state average of 6.3% and the national average of 10%. No data was reported for mental health provider ratios in this county. These statistics offer a factual look at the clinical service levels and general health reporting of residents compared to state and national benchmarks. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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.