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.
Get covered today
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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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.