Hamilton County Health Data

Hamilton County has a health score of 62/100, rated "Average." It ranks #60 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.

Life expectancy in Hamilton County is 76.1 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Hamilton County above the state average.

Hamilton County's health score of 62/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 76.1 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 7.0% vs. 6.3% statewide.

Key health factors for Hamilton County include: life expectancy (76.1 years), uninsured rate (7.0%), and primary care physician access (38:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 13:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 62/100 ("Average"), Hamilton County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.1 years. 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Hamilton County's health score of 62/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.