Jasper County Health Data
Jasper County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 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
11
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
459
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
21.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.7
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 Jasper County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.2% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.2% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jasper 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
Jasper County Primary Care Ratios Among State’s Lowest
Health data brief for Jasper County, Illinois.
Jasper County has a primary care provider ratio of 11 per 100,000 residents. This is much lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. On the other hand, the mental health provider ratio is 459 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 77.8 years, higher than the Illinois average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0%, which is lower than the state average of 6.3% and the national average of 10%. About 14.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Jasper 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 Jasper 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.