Edwards County Health Data

Edwards County has a health score of 70/100, rated "Average." It ranks #37 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.

Life expectancy in Edwards County is 76.1 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Edwards County above the state average.

Edwards County's health score of 70/100 is above the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 76.1 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.3% vs. 6.3% statewide.

Key health factors for Edwards County include: life expectancy (76.1 years), uninsured rate (6.3%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 50:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 70/100 ("Average"), Edwards County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.1 years. 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Edwards County's health score of 70/100 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.