Greene County Health Data
Greene County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 16.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.9
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 Greene County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.8% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greene | 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) | 58.2% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.2% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greene 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
Primary care provider availability low in Greene County
Health data brief for Greene County, Illinois.
Greene County has 17 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure much lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 73.6 years, shorter than the Illinois average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Around 18.9% of residents report poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 6.8%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 6.3% but lower than the 10% national average. Mental health provider data is currently not available for this county. 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.