Fulton County Health Data
Fulton County, Illinois
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Fulton County, Illinois
Below-average life expectancy
Fulton County residents have a life expectancy of 74.9 years, trailing the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 1.5 years. Nearly 20% report poor or fair health, indicating chronic conditions and preventable illness burden.
Below Illinois state average
At 74.9 years, Fulton County's life expectancy falls 1.1 years short of Illinois's 76.0-year average. Insurance coverage is near state average at 6.3% uninsured, so health gaps likely stem from provider access and social factors.
Middle-tier outcomes in region
Fulton County's 74.9-year life expectancy sits between lower-performing Ford County (74.3) and higher-performing Fayette County (77.0). At 36 primary care providers per 100K, the county offers minimal primary care infrastructure compared to better-performing neighbors.
Minimal providers, limited resources
Fulton County supports just 36 primary care providers and 86 mental health providers per 100K residents—among the lowest in the region. The 6.3% uninsured rate matches the state average, but the scarcity of providers creates real barriers to care.
Insurance plus local clinics matter
Even with insurance, Fulton residents may struggle to find primary care nearby. Explore Medicaid and marketplace plans at Healthcare.gov, then ask about telehealth options and regional specialists to bridge the provider gap.
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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.