Coles County Health Data
Coles County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
604
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.9
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 Coles County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Coles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.6% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Coles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Coles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.3% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Coles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Coles 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
Mental Health Provider Access High in Coles County
Health data brief for Coles County, Illinois.
Coles County reports 604 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also has 79 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 75.3 years, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding insurance, 6.6% of residents are uninsured, slightly higher than the state average of 6.3% but lower than the 10% national average. Residents reporting poor or fair health stand at 18.7%, 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.