Christian County Health Data
Christian County, Illinois
Health Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Christian County, Illinois
Life expectancy below national, but improving
Christian County residents live to 75.8 years, trailing the U.S. average of 76.1 years by 0.3 years and Illinois's state average of 76.0 years by 0.2 years. With 17.6% reporting poor or fair health, chronic disease prevention offers room for improvement.
Mid-pack health rank within Illinois
At 75.8 years, Christian County's life expectancy sits just below the Illinois state average of 76.0 years. This places it in the middle tier statewide, neither an outlier nor a leader.
Similar health profile to Clay County peers
Christian County's 75.8-year life expectancy matches Clay County exactly, though both lag Champaign County (78.8 years). The 17.6% poor/fair health rate aligns with regional trends, suggesting shared socioeconomic or environmental factors.
Moderate provider access, near-average uninsured rate
Christian County has 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, about 87% below national benchmarks, while 6.1% lack insurance—near the state average of 6.3%. The limited provider network may contribute to delayed diagnoses.
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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.