Iroquois County Health Data
Iroquois County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
352
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.8 per 100K
Dentists
3.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.7
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 Iroquois County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Iroquois | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Iroquois | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Iroquois | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.6% | 60.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Iroquois | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Iroquois County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Density High in Iroquois County
Health data brief for Iroquois County, Illinois.
The mental health provider ratio in Iroquois County is 352 per 100,000 residents. This is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Conversely, the primary care provider ratio is 30 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 74.7 years, lower than the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.6%, which is higher than the Illinois average of 6.3% but lower than the national average of 10%. About 18.2% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
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.