Christian County Health Data
Christian County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.6 per 100K
Dentists
8.9
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 Christian County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Christian | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.4% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Christian | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Christian | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.7% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Christian | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.6% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Christian County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Access Lower Than National Median in Christian County
Health data brief for Christian County, Illinois.
Christian County reports 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 78 per 100,000 residents, also lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 75.8 years, just below the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.1%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 6.3% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 17.6% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate slightly higher than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.