Henry County Health Data
Henry County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.5%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 22.5 per 100K
Dentists
2.0
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 Henry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.3% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Henry 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
Henry County Health Self-Reporting Better Than National Average
Health data brief for Henry County, Illinois.
Henry County reports that 15.5% of residents are in poor or fair health. This is a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 77.4 years, which is higher than the Illinois average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding healthcare access, the primary care provider ratio is 23 per 100,000, while the national median is 70. The mental health provider ratio is 54 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. The county's uninsured rate is 6.0%, slightly lower than the state average of 6.3% and lower than the national average of 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.