Greene County Health Data

Greene County, Illinois

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Greene County, Illinois

Life expectancy well below U.S. average

Greene County residents have a life expectancy of 73.6 years, falling 2.8 years short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Nearly 19% report poor or fair health, reflecting a community burdened by chronic disease and limited wellness.

Below Illinois average with insurance gap

At 73.6 years, Greene County's life expectancy lags Illinois's state average of 76.0 years by 2.4 years. The 6.8% uninsured rate slightly exceeds the state average of 6.3%, putting additional people at risk of forgoing care.

Midrange performance in region

Greene County's 73.6-year life expectancy sits between lowest-performing Gallatin County (72.6) and higher-performing Fulton County (74.9). With just 17 primary care providers per 100K, the county ranks among the region's most provider-scarce areas.

Severe provider shortages compound challenges

Greene County has only 17 primary care providers per 100K residents—the region's lowest—forcing many to travel for routine care. Mental health provider data is unavailable, but the 6.8% uninsured rate and sparse primary care suggest systemic access barriers.

Insurance and advocacy are vital

With the fewest primary care providers in the region and above-average uninsured rates, Greene residents should prioritize enrollment. Visit Healthcare.gov or call 211 to apply for coverage, then advocate for local clinic expansion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Greene County, IL?
Greene County has a health score of 53/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #85 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.
What is the life expectancy in Greene County?
Life expectancy in Greene County is 73.6 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Greene County below the state average.
How does Greene County health compare to the Illinois average?
Greene County's health score of 53/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 73.6 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.8% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Greene County?
Key health factors for Greene County include: life expectancy (73.6 years), uninsured rate (6.8%), and primary care physician access (17:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Greene County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 53/100 ("Below Average"), Greene County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.6 years. 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Greene County?
Greene County's health score of 53/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.