Effingham County Health Data
Effingham County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
259
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.3%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
55.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 78.4 per 100K
Dentists
23.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.7
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 Effingham County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Effingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Effingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Effingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.8% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 5.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Effingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.5% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Effingham County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Effingham County uninsured rate sits at 4.8 percent
Health data brief for Effingham County, Illinois.
Effingham County reports an uninsured rate of 4.8%, which is notably lower than the Illinois average of 6.3% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 77.4 years, slightly higher than the national average of 77 years and the state average of 76.0 years. For healthcare access, the county has 78 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is measured at 259 per 100,000, roughly aligning with the national median of 250 per 100,000. Additionally, 14.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
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.