Champaign County Health Data
Champaign County, Illinois
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Champaign County, Illinois
Champaign leads Illinois in life expectancy
Residents here live to 78.8 years on average, outpacing both the U.S. average (76.1 years) and Illinois's state average (76.0 years) by nearly 3 years. Only 17.4% report poor or fair health, the lowest rate among peer counties.
Top performer statewide on longevity metrics
Champaign County's 78.8-year life expectancy ranks among Illinois's healthiest counties, well above the state average of 76.0 years. This 2.8-year advantage reflects better preventive care, healthier behaviors, or both.
Clear health advantage over regional peers
Champaign County's 78.8-year life expectancy leads all comparable central Illinois counties—beating Cass (76.8), Christian (75.8), and Clay (75.8) by significant margins. Its 17.4% poor/fair health rate is also the lowest in the region.
Strong provider access supports health outcomes
Champaign County boasts 104 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—more than double the national benchmark—and only 5.7% of residents are uninsured, below the state average of 6.3%. This robust infrastructure enables preventive and routine care.
Maximize your existing health coverage
With low uninsured rates and strong provider networks, Champaign County residents are well-positioned—but coverage gaps still exist. Renew or upgrade your plan during open enrollment at Healthcare.gov to ensure continuous access.
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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.