Edgar County Health Data
Edgar County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
269
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.0
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 Edgar County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Edgar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Edgar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Edgar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.1% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Edgar | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Edgar County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Edgar County Life Expectancy Trails National and State Averages
Health data brief for Edgar County, Illinois.
Edgar County reports a life expectancy of 74.0 years, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio in the county is 24 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. In contrast, the mental health provider ratio is 269 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 6.2%, nearly identical to the state average of 6.3% and lower than the national average of 10%. Data from the CDC shows that 18.5% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 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.