Champaign County Health Data
Champaign County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
104
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
368
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
56.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 104.4 per 100K
Dentists
3.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
49.0
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 Champaign County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Champaign | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Champaign | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Champaign | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.9% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.4% | 60.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Champaign | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Champaign County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Champaign County Primary Care Access Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Champaign County, Illinois.
Champaign County has 104 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health services, the county reports 368 providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 78.8 years, exceeding both the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding health coverage, the uninsured rate is 5.7%, lower than the state average of 6.3% and the 10% national average. Furthermore, 17.4% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Champaign County, Illinois
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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.