Hardin County Health Data
Hardin County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.1%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
82.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 82.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.6
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 Hardin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.7% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 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 | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.5% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hardin 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
Hardin County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Averages
Health data brief for Hardin County, Illinois.
Life expectancy in Hardin County is 71.6 years. This is 4.4 years less than the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and significantly lower than the national average of 77 years. The county reports a poor or fair health rate of 20.1%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. For clinical care, the primary care provider ratio is 82 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 56 per 100,000, much lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in Hardin County is 5.7%, which is lower than the state average of 6.3% and the national 10%. 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.