Henderson County Health Data
Henderson County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 15.8 per 100K
Dentists
47.7
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 Henderson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 38.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.9% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.4% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Henderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.8% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Henderson County nationally on binge drinking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Availability in Henderson County
Health data brief for Henderson County, Illinois.
There are 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents in Henderson County. This is one of the lower ratios in the state, well below the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 82 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 77.3 years, higher than the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. About 17.0% of residents report poor or fair health, which matches the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 6.0%, which is lower than the state average of 6.3% and the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Henderson County, Illinois
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Henderson County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.