Crawford County Health Data
Crawford County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 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
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
240
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.2 per 100K
Dentists
16.1
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 Crawford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.7% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.8% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Crawford County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Crawford County Uninsured Rate Falls Below State and National Levels
Health data brief for Crawford County, Illinois.
Crawford County reports an uninsured rate of 5.9%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 6.3% and significantly below the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy stands at 76.7 years, slightly higher than the state average of 76.0 years but just under the national benchmark of 77 years. For every 100,000 residents, there are 48 primary care providers, a figure lower than the national median of 70. Additionally, the mental health provider ratio is 240 per 100,000 people, which is close to the national median of 250. Data from the CDC indicates that 17.9% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to a 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.