Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 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
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
319
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.8 per 100K
Dentists
5.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.4
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 Jefferson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.7% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.8% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson 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
Jefferson County Mental Health Provider Numbers Exceed National Median
Health data brief for Jefferson County, Illinois.
Mental health provider availability in Jefferson County stands at 319 per 100,000 residents. This figure is higher than the national median of 250 and the Illinois state-level figures reported by health agencies. While mental health resources are more concentrated here, primary care availability is lower, with 49 providers per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 74.1 years, which is shorter than the Illinois average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a higher percentage than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 6.0%, which is slightly lower than the Illinois 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.