Hancock County Health Data
Hancock County, Illinois
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Hancock County, Illinois
Hancock County outpaces nation on life expectancy
Hancock County residents live to 77.3 years on average, beating the U.S. average of 76.4 years by nearly a year. Only 15.6% report poor or fair health, well below the national rate of 17.3%, suggesting stronger overall population health.
Among Illinois's healthiest counties
At 77.3 years, Hancock County ranks above Illinois's 76.0-year average and is in the top tier of state counties for life expectancy. Its 5.9% uninsured rate falls below the state average of 6.3%, making healthcare coverage more accessible here than statewide.
Health leader in rural Illinois cluster
Hancock matches Henry County's 77.4-year life expectancy and beats most regional peers including Hamilton (76.1) and Hardin (71.6). Its low uninsured rate of 5.9% also ranks among the county group's best.
Mental health access strong, primary care adequate
Hancock stands out with 215 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—far above most peer counties—offering robust psychiatric and counseling support. Primary care availability at 29 per 100,000 is modest but sufficient for a rural area.
Maintain your coverage with available options
With an uninsured rate below state average, Hancock County residents have strong coverage. Marketplace plans and employer options remain available—verify your coverage annually or explore plans at healthcare.gov if your circumstances change.
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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.