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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of DuPage County, IL?
DuPage County has a health score of 93/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #2 out of 102 counties in Illinois (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in DuPage County?
Life expectancy in DuPage County is 81.3 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making DuPage County above the state average.
How does DuPage County health compare to the Illinois average?
DuPage County's health score of 93/100 is above the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 81.3 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 5.9% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect DuPage County?
Key health factors for DuPage County include: life expectancy (81.3 years), uninsured rate (5.9%), and primary care physician access (135:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 446:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is DuPage County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 93/100 ("Excellent"), DuPage County is one of the healthier counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 81.3 years. 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is DuPage County healthier than the Illinois average?
DuPage County's health score of 93/100 exceeds the Illinois average of 66/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.