Carroll County Health Data
Carroll County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 19.1 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 Carroll County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carroll 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
Primary Care Density in Carroll County Below State Norms
Health data brief for Carroll County, Illinois.
Carroll County has 19 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure much lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 129 per 100,000 people, which is also lower than the national median of 250. Residents here have a life expectancy of 76.7 years, which is slightly higher than the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and slightly lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.6%, which is higher than the state average of 6.3% but lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.5% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure very close to the national average of 17%. These data points characterize the healthcare accessibility and health status of the county population. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Carroll 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 Carroll 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.