Coles County Health Data

Coles County, Illinois

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Coles County, Illinois

Below national average, but room to recover

Coles County residents live to 75.3 years, below the U.S. average (76.1 years) and Illinois's state average (76.0 years) by nearly a year. With 18.7% reporting poor or fair health, chronic disease prevention is essential.

Below-average lifespan within Illinois

At 75.3 years, Coles County's life expectancy trails Illinois's state average of 76.0 years by 0.7 years, placing it in the lower half statewide. This gap suggests targeted health improvement opportunities.

Among the lower-performing regional counties

Coles County's 75.3-year life expectancy ranks below Champaign (78.8), Cass (76.8), and Christian/Clay (75.8 each), trailing the region's leader by over 3 years. The 18.7% poor/fair health rate reflects mid-range regional burden.

Good provider access, elevated uninsured rate

Coles County offers 79 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, well above peer averages, yet 6.6% lack insurance—the highest rate in the study region. Coverage gaps likely persist despite available providers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Coles County, IL?
Coles County has a health score of 61/100, rated "Average." It ranks #67 out of 102 counties in Illinois (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Coles County?
Life expectancy in Coles County is 75.3 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Coles County below the state average.
How does Coles County health compare to the Illinois average?
Coles County's health score of 61/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 75.3 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Coles County?
Key health factors for Coles County include: life expectancy (75.3 years), uninsured rate (6.6%), and primary care physician access (79:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 604:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Coles County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 61/100 ("Average"), Coles County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.3 years. 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Coles County?
Coles County's health score of 61/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.