Edgar County Health Data

Edgar County, Illinois

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Edgar County, Illinois

Edgar's life expectancy significantly trails nation

Edgar County residents live to just 74.0 years, falling nearly 2.5 years short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years. The 18.5% poor/fair health rate underscores serious population health challenges that demand targeted intervention.

Illinois's shortest-lived county

Edgar County's 74.0-year life expectancy ranks as the lowest among all featured Illinois counties and lags the state average of 76.0 years by two full years. This gap signals significant underlying health disparities in Edgar.

Health crisis in rural Illinois

Edgar County's 74.0-year life expectancy is dramatically lower than all nearby counties, trailing even De Witt (75.1) by more than a year and DuPage (81.3) by over seven years. The 18.5% poor/fair health rate places Edgar in the worst tier regionally.

Severe primary care shortage

Edgar County's 6.2% uninsured rate is near the state average, but this masks a critical access crisis: the county has only 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, the lowest in the region. While mental health support is available at 269 providers per 100,000, the scarcity of primary care directly threatens preventive health and chronic disease management.

Coverage is just the start

Edgar County's health crisis requires insurance plus action—6.2% of residents lack coverage, and those with it face severe provider shortages. Secure coverage at healthcare.gov and advocate for expanded rural healthcare access in your community to address Edgar's health emergency.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Edgar County, IL?
Edgar County has a health score of 58/100, rated "Average." It ranks #76 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 Edgar County?
Life expectancy in Edgar County is 74.0 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Edgar County below the state average.
How does Edgar County health compare to the Illinois average?
Edgar County's health score of 58/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 74.0 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Edgar County?
Key health factors for Edgar County include: life expectancy (74.0 years), uninsured rate (6.2%), and primary care physician access (24:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 269:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Edgar County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 58/100 ("Average"), Edgar County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.0 years. 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Edgar County?
Edgar County's health score of 58/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.