Cass County Health Data
Cass County, Illinois
Health Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
8
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
699
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Cass County, Illinois
Life expectancy slightly above national average
Cass County residents live to an average of 76.8 years, outpacing the U.S. average of 76.1 years by less than a year. However, one in five residents reports poor or fair health, suggesting quality of life challenges persist despite longevity gains.
Cass ranks above Illinois average
At 76.8 years, Cass County's life expectancy exceeds Illinois's state average of 76.0 years by 0.8 years. This positions the county in the healthier tier statewide, though the gap reflects modest regional variation.
Healthier than most central Illinois peers
Cass County's 76.8-year life expectancy beats Christian County (75.8 years) and Clay County (75.8 years), though it trails Champaign County's 78.8 years. The county's 20.1% poor/fair health rate is among the highest in its peer region, warranting attention to underlying health drivers.
Primary care shortage amid moderate uninsured rates
Cass County has only 8 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—far below the national benchmark of 45—while 7.8% of residents lack insurance, above the state average of 6.3%. This scarcity means longer waits and delayed preventive care for many.
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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.