Gallatin County Health Data

Gallatin County has a health score of 48/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #98 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 Gallatin County is 72.6 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Gallatin County below the state average.

Gallatin County's health score of 48/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 72.6 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.3% vs. 6.3% statewide.

Key health factors for Gallatin County include: life expectancy (72.6 years), uninsured rate (6.3%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 43:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 48/100 ("Below Average"), Gallatin County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.6 years. 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Gallatin County's health score of 48/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.