Gallatin County Health Data
Gallatin County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 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
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
61.8
per 100K residents
Dentists
20.6
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 Gallatin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gallatin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.9% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.3% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gallatin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gallatin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.7% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gallatin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.6 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 Gallatin 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
Gallatin County life expectancy reaches 72.6 years
Health data brief for Gallatin County, Illinois.
Life expectancy in Gallatin County is 72.6 years, which is shorter than the national average of 77 years and the Illinois average of 76.0 years. Approximately 20.8% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Mental health provider availability is 43 per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data for primary care provider ratios in the county is currently unavailable. The uninsured rate stands at 6.3%, matching the state average and coming in lower than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Gallatin County, Illinois
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Gallatin County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.