DuPage County Health Data
DuPage County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
93/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.3 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
135
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
446
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.2%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 134.9 per 100K
Dentists
10.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.5
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 DuPage County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | DuPage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.1% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 9.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.9% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | DuPage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.5% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 6.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 5.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | DuPage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.1% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 9.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | DuPage | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.2% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.4% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare DuPage County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
DuPage County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for DuPage County, Illinois.
DuPage County residents have a life expectancy of 81.3 years, which is significantly higher than the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports a high density of healthcare professionals, with 135 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 446 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both figures are well above national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The uninsured rate in DuPage County is 5.9%, lower than the state average of 6.3% and the national average of 10%. Only 13.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.