Hancock County Health Data
Hancock County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
215
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.7 per 100K
Dentists
11.5
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 Hancock County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 38.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.0% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.6% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hancock 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 Ratios in Hancock County
Health data brief for Hancock County, Illinois.
Hancock County has 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This is less than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the county's mental health provider ratio is 215 per 100,000, closer to the national median of 250. Residents here have a life expectancy of 77.3 years, which is longer than the state average of 76.0 years and slightly higher than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 5.9%, which is lower than the Illinois average of 6.3% and the national average of 10%. Reports of poor or fair health come from 15.6% of the population, lower than the 17% national average. 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.