Fulton County Health Data
Fulton County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.7%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.0
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 Fulton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.3% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.0% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.9% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fulton 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
Fulton County mental health provider ratio trails national median
Health data brief for Fulton County, Illinois.
Fulton County has 86 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider availability is also lower than the national median, at 36 per 100,000 compared to 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 74.9 years, shorter than the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Around 19.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.3%, which matches the Illinois average and is lower than the national 10% 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.