Jasper County Health Data

Jasper County, Illinois

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Jasper County, Illinois

Jasper County exceeds national health benchmarks

At 77.8 years, Jasper County residents live longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, representing a 1.4-year advantage. With only 14.6% reporting poor or fair health compared to 17.3% nationally, Jasper delivers some of the best health outcomes in the comparison group.

Top health performer in Illinois

Jasper County's 77.8-year life expectancy ranks among the state's highest, exceeding Illinois's 76.0-year average by 1.8 years. Its 6.0% uninsured rate matches state average, ensuring solid health coverage alongside strong longevity.

Regional health leader among peer counties

Jasper's 77.8-year life expectancy is the highest in its group, edging out Henry County (77.4) and Hancock County (77.3). Its 14.6% poor/fair health rate is the lowest among regional peers, reflecting genuinely robust population health.

Mental health access exceptional, primary care scarce

Jasper County provides an extraordinary 459 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, far exceeding typical rural capacity and supporting strong psychiatric services. However, it offers only 11 primary care providers per 100,000—the lowest in its peer group—creating potential care coordination challenges.

Build on Jasper's health advantages

Jasper County's excellent longevity reflects strong community health practices; keep your insurance current to maintain this advantage. If uninsured, visit healthcare.gov to find plans and ensure you can access both mental health and primary care services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Jasper County, IL?
Jasper County has a health score of 83/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #13 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 Jasper County?
Life expectancy in Jasper County is 77.8 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Jasper County above the state average.
How does Jasper County health compare to the Illinois average?
Jasper County's health score of 83/100 is above the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 77.8 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Jasper County?
Key health factors for Jasper County include: life expectancy (77.8 years), uninsured rate (6.0%), and primary care physician access (11:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 459:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Jasper County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 83/100 ("Excellent"), Jasper County is one of the healthier counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.8 years. 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Jasper County healthier than the Illinois average?
Jasper County's health score of 83/100 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. Jasper County has better primary care access (11:1 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.