Jersey County Health Data
Jersey County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
133
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.7
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 Jersey County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jersey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 38.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.2% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jersey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jersey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.6% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jersey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jersey County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jersey County Uninsured Rate Remains Below State and National Levels
Health data brief for Jersey County, Illinois.
In Jersey County, 5.2% of the population is without health insurance. This rate is lower than the Illinois state average of 6.3% and significantly lower than the national average of 10%. Residents report a life expectancy of 74.7 years, which is shorter than the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. For clinical care, the county has 47 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 133 per 100,000 residents, which is about half the national median of 250. Approximately 16.6% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is nearly identical to the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Jersey County, Illinois
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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.