Ford County Health Data
Ford County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
528
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.8 per 100K
Dentists
7.5
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 Ford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.1% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.3% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.1% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ford County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ford County mental health provider ratio exceeds national median
Health data brief for Ford County, Illinois.
Ford County reports 528 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a rate more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the primary care provider ratio is 52 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 74.3 years, which is lower than both the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, slightly higher than the Illinois average of 6.3% but lower than the 10% national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents report poor or fair health, which matches the 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.