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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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.