Hamilton County Health Data
Hamilton County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
13
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.5
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 Hamilton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% | 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 | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hamilton County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hamilton County Reports Low Mental Health Provider Density
Health data brief for Hamilton County, Illinois.
Mental health providers in Hamilton County stand at 13 per 100,000 residents. This figure is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. For primary care, the county reports 38 providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 76.1 years, which is nearly identical to the Illinois state average of 76.0 years but less than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.0%, while the state average is 6.3% and the national average is 10%. Additionally, 18.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.