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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Hancock County, IL?
Hancock County has a health score of 79/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #20 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.
What is the life expectancy in Hancock County?
Life expectancy in Hancock County is 77.3 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Hancock County above the state average.
How does Hancock County health compare to the Illinois average?
Hancock County's health score of 79/100 is above the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 77.3 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 5.9% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Hancock County?
Key health factors for Hancock County include: life expectancy (77.3 years), uninsured rate (5.9%), and primary care physician access (29:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 215:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Hancock County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 79/100 ("Excellent"), Hancock County is one of the healthier counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.3 years. 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Hancock County healthier than the Illinois average?
Hancock County's health score of 79/100 exceeds the Illinois average of 66/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Hancock County has better primary care access (29:1 ratio) than the state average (47:1).

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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.