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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Despite strong provider networks, Coles County's above-average uninsured rate means opportunity is being left on the table. Visit Healthcare.gov today to secure coverage and leverage the local provider advantage.
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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.