Henry County Health Data

Henry County, Illinois

Health Score

79/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

77.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.4 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

23

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

54

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Henry County, Illinois

Henry County leads region on life expectancy

At 77.4 years, Henry County residents live longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, benefiting from health advantages that add nearly a year of life. Only 15.5% report poor or fair health, well below the national 17.3% rate.

Top performer on Illinois health metrics

Henry County's 77.4-year life expectancy ranks among Illinois's best, exceeding the state average of 76.0 by 1.4 years. With a 6.0% uninsured rate essentially matching the state's 6.3%, residents enjoy both longevity and reasonable coverage.

Near the top of peer group rankings

Henry County's 77.4 years trails only Jasper County's 77.8 among its regional peers and matches Hancock County's 77.3. Its low poor/fair health rate of 15.5% is among the best in the county comparison group.

Balanced primary care, solid mental health access

Henry County provides 23 primary care providers and 54 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both at reasonable levels for a rural county. These moderate capacity levels align with the county's strong health outcomes, suggesting efficient, community-based care.

Maintain coverage for sustained good health

Henry County's strong health outcomes reflect consistent access to care—keep your coverage current to preserve these advantages. If uninsured, explore marketplace options at healthcare.gov or Medicaid to join 94% of county residents with health security.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Henry County, IL?
Henry County has a health score of 79/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #19 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 Henry County?
Life expectancy in Henry County is 77.4 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Henry County above the state average.
How does Henry County health compare to the Illinois average?
Henry County's health score of 79/100 is above the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 77.4 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Henry County?
Key health factors for Henry County include: life expectancy (77.4 years), uninsured rate (6.0%), and primary care physician access (23:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 54:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Henry County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 79/100 ("Excellent"), Henry County is one of the healthier counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.4 years. 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Henry County healthier than the Illinois average?
Henry 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. Henry County has better primary care access (23:1 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.