DuPage County Health Data
DuPage County, Illinois
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in DuPage County, Illinois
DuPage sets the national health standard
DuPage County residents live to 81.3 years—nearly five years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years—making it one of America's healthiest counties. Only 13.2% report poor or fair health, the lowest among all featured counties, reflecting excellent population wellness.
Illinois's clear health leader
DuPage County's 81.3-year life expectancy dramatically exceeds Illinois's state average of 76.0 years by more than five years, ranking it at the very top of Illinois counties. The 13.2% poor/fair health rate underscores DuPage's position as the state's gold standard for population health.
Vastly outpaces the entire region
DuPage County's 81.3-year life expectancy towers over all nearby peers, with the next-closest being Douglas County at 77.6 years—nearly four years behind. This exceptional gap reflects DuPage's superior healthcare infrastructure, wealth, and health outcomes across the board.
Robust healthcare access throughout
DuPage County combines strong insurance access—with a 5.9% uninsured rate near the state average—with exceptional provider density: 135 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 446 mental health providers per 100,000, far exceeding regional averages. This robust infrastructure supports DuPage's outstanding health outcomes.
Maintain DuPage's health advantage
Even in DuPage County, 5.9% of residents lack insurance and risk catastrophic medical bills. Ensure continuous coverage by reviewing options annually at healthcare.gov and discussing preventive care with your provider to sustain the county's exceptional health trajectory.
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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.