Kendall County Health Data
Kendall County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
92/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.5 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
144
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.9%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.7 per 100K
Dentists
9.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.4
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 Kendall County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kendall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% | 38.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.4% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kendall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kendall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.8% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 8.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kendall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.5% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kendall 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
Kendall County Residents Reach Highest Life Expectancy in Regional Sample
Health data brief for Kendall County, Illinois.
Kendall County records a life expectancy of 80.5 years, the highest among this group and well above the Illinois average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health is 13.9%, lower than the national average of 17%. Insurance coverage is also more prevalent than in other areas, with an uninsured rate of 5.4%, which is lower than the Illinois average of 6.3% and the national average of 10%. Provider ratios are lower than national medians; there are 30 primary care providers and 144 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Kendall County, Illinois
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Kendall County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.