Carroll County Health Data
Carroll County, Illinois
Health Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
129
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Carroll County, Illinois
Carroll County approaches national averages
Carroll County's 76.7-year life expectancy nearly matches the U.S. average of 76.1 years, indicating typical American health outcomes. At 16.5% reporting poor or fair health, the county performs better than the national 21%, suggesting effective chronic disease prevention.
Solid health standing in Illinois
Carroll County's 76.7-year life expectancy is above Illinois' 76.0-year state average, placing it in the upper-middle tier of counties. The 16.5% poor/fair health rate is among the best in the state, reflecting good population health management practices.
Significant primary care shortage
Carroll County has only 19 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the second-lowest in the region and far below Adams County's 105 per 100K. Mental health services at 129 per 100,000 are modest but available, though neither specialty adequately serves the population.
Highest uninsured rate after Bureau
At 7.6%, Carroll County's uninsured rate is the second-highest among comparison counties, above Illinois' 6.3% average. Combined with low provider availability, this coverage gap likely affects healthcare-seeking behavior and preventive care access for vulnerable residents.
Don't delay—get covered now
With 7.6% of Carroll County residents uninsured, finding affordable coverage is a critical first step toward better health. Visit healthcare.gov or contact your local health department today to explore plans that fit your budget and protect your family.
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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.