Clinton County Health Data
Clinton County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.2 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
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.6 per 100K
Dentists
2.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.3
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 Clinton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.4% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.5% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clinton 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
Clinton County Life Expectancy Higher Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Clinton County, Illinois.
Life expectancy in Clinton County is 79.2 years, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Healthcare access includes 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70, and 60 mental health providers per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.7%, which is lower than both the state average of 6.3% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, just under the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.