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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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.