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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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.