Cumberland County Health Data
Cumberland County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.2%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
57.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.3
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 Cumberland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 38.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.4% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.3% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cumberland County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cumberland County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails State Norms
Health data brief for Cumberland County, Illinois.
Cumberland County has 68 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the county's uninsured rate of 5.0% is lower than the Illinois state average of 6.3% and half the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 77.1 years, which is higher than the state average of 76.0 years and just above the national average of 77 years. CDC records show that 16.2% of adults report poor or fair health, slightly below the national average of 17%. Currently, data for the primary care provider ratio in Cumberland County is unavailable in the latest reports. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Cumberland County, Illinois
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Cumberland County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.