Kankakee County Health Data

Kankakee County, Illinois

Health Score

56/100

Average

Life Expectancy

74.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.6 yr

State avg 76.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.7%

State avg 6.3%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

35

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

213

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Kankakee County, Illinois

Kankakee County trails national health standards

Kankakee County's life expectancy of 74.6 years falls roughly 4 years short of the U.S. average of 78.9 years. With 19.1% of residents reporting poor or fair health—far above the national average of 12%—the county faces significant health challenges.

Among Illinois's lowest performers

At 74.6 years, Kankakee County ranks below Illinois's 76.0-year state average, placing it in the state's lower-performing tier. The uninsured rate of 6.7% slightly exceeds the state average of 6.3%.

Notable disparities within region

Kankakee County's 74.6-year life expectancy trails nearby Jefferson (74.1 years is lower) but falls well short of high-performing Kendall (80.5 years) and Jo Daviess (79.9 years). The 19.1% poor/fair health rate ranks among the worst in the comparison group.

Provider shortages across specialties

Kankakee County has relatively limited primary care access with 35 providers per 100,000 residents and modest mental health services at 213 per 100,000. Combined with a 6.7% uninsured rate, these gaps create real barriers to routine care.

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Kankakee County residents should prioritize health insurance enrollment to ensure access to the limited primary care available. Local health centers and marketplace navigators can help you find affordable coverage options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Kankakee County, IL?
Kankakee County has a health score of 56/100, rated "Average." It ranks #79 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 Kankakee County?
Life expectancy in Kankakee County is 74.6 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Kankakee County below the state average.
How does Kankakee County health compare to the Illinois average?
Kankakee County's health score of 56/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 74.6 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Kankakee County?
Key health factors for Kankakee County include: life expectancy (74.6 years), uninsured rate (6.7%), and primary care physician access (35:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 213:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Kankakee County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 56/100 ("Average"), Kankakee County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.6 years. 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Kankakee County?
Kankakee County's health score of 56/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.