Clark County Health Data
Clark County, Illinois
Health Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Clark County, Illinois
Below national and state health averages
Clark County's 74.9-year life expectancy falls below both the U.S. average (76.1 years) and Illinois's state average (76.0 years) by about 1.1 years. The 15.2% poor/fair health rate is lower than some peers, yet life expectancy remains suppressed.
Among Illinois's shortest life expectancies
At 74.9 years, Clark County ranks in the bottom tier statewide, trailing Illinois's average of 76.0 years by 1.1 years. This gap signals underlying health challenges requiring targeted intervention.
Shortest lifespan in peer county group
Clark County's 74.9-year life expectancy is the lowest among comparable central Illinois counties, trailing Champaign (78.8), Cass (76.8), and Clay (75.8) by substantial margins. Mortality drivers warrant investigation.
Sparse mental health resources limit care
Clark County has only 33 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—significantly below peer averages—and 5.9% lack insurance coverage. This combination of scarce behavioral health resources and uninsurance may amplify health disparities.
Access mental health support through insurance
Mental health challenges often go untreated due to sparse providers and uninsurance. Visit Healthcare.gov to explore plans that include behavioral health coverage—many offer telehealth options to bridge local access gaps.
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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.