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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Champaign County, IL?
Champaign County has a health score of 79/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #21 out of 102 counties in Illinois (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Champaign County?
Life expectancy in Champaign County is 78.8 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Champaign County above the state average.
How does Champaign County health compare to the Illinois average?
Champaign County's health score of 79/100 is above the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 78.8 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Champaign County?
Key health factors for Champaign County include: life expectancy (78.8 years), uninsured rate (5.7%), and primary care physician access (104:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 368:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Champaign County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 79/100 ("Excellent"), Champaign County is one of the healthier counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.8 years. 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Champaign County healthier than the Illinois average?
Champaign County's health score of 79/100 exceeds the Illinois average of 66/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.