Kendall County Health Data

Kendall County, Illinois

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Kendall County, Illinois

Kendall County leads on life expectancy

With a life expectancy of 80.5 years, Kendall County residents outlive the U.S. average of 78.9 years by more than 1.5 years. Only 13.9% report poor or fair health, well below the national average of 12%, reflecting exceptional overall health.

Illinois's healthiest county

Kendall County's 80.5-year life expectancy tops Illinois by a significant margin—4.5 years above the state average of 76.0 years—making it the state's best performer in this dataset. The uninsured rate of 5.4% is also below the state average of 6.3%.

Regional health leader

Kendall County's 80.5-year life expectancy outpaces all regional peers, including Jo Daviess (79.9 years) and Kane (79.8 years). The county's 13.9% poor/fair health rate is the best in the comparison group.

Good coverage, moderate provider access

Kendall County's 5.4% uninsured rate ranks among the state's best, and residents benefit from decent primary care availability at 30 per 100,000 residents. Mental health services at 144 per 100,000 are adequate for a high-performing county.

Maintain excellent coverage

Kendall County's strong health outcomes are supported by above-average insurance coverage and good provider access. Continue exploring marketplace and employer options to keep the county's coverage rates among the state's best.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Kendall County, IL?
Kendall County has a health score of 92/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #3 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 Kendall County?
Life expectancy in Kendall County is 80.5 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Kendall County above the state average.
How does Kendall County health compare to the Illinois average?
Kendall County's health score of 92/100 is above the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 80.5 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 5.4% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Kendall County?
Key health factors for Kendall County include: life expectancy (80.5 years), uninsured rate (5.4%), and primary care physician access (30:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 144:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Kendall County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 92/100 ("Excellent"), Kendall County is one of the healthier counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.5 years. 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Kendall County healthier than the Illinois average?
Kendall County's health score of 92/100 exceeds the Illinois average of 66/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Kendall County has better primary care access (30:1 ratio) than the state average (47:1).

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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.