LaSalle County Health Data

LaSalle County, Illinois

Health Score

66/100

Average

Life Expectancy

75.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.8 yr

State avg 76.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.2%

State avg 6.3%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

38

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

129

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in LaSalle County, Illinois

LaSalle lags behind national health

LaSalle County's life expectancy of 75.8 years falls 0.6 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Nearly 18% of residents experience poor or fair health, exceeding the national rate of 21%, pointing to health challenges that merit attention.

Below-average health in Illinois

LaSalle County's 75.8-year life expectancy trails Illinois's state average of 76.0 years slightly, placing it in the lower half of state rankings. With 17.8% of residents reporting poor or fair health, the county faces steeper health burdens than many peers.

Provider shortage relative to peers

LaSalle County has just 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—less than half the availability in neighboring Lee County (73) and significantly fewer mental health providers (129 vs. Lee's 746). This gap means residents often travel farther for routine care.

Modest insurance gap, limited providers

At 6.2%, LaSalle's uninsured rate is slightly below the state average, but the shortage of primary care providers (38 per 100K) creates real access challenges for daily healthcare. Rural location and provider scarcity mean waits for appointments can be longer than urban counties.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of LaSalle County, IL?
LaSalle County has a health score of 66/100, rated "Average." It ranks #53 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 LaSalle County?
Life expectancy in LaSalle County is 75.8 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making LaSalle County below the state average.
How does LaSalle County health compare to the Illinois average?
LaSalle County's health score of 66/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 75.8 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect LaSalle County?
Key health factors for LaSalle County include: life expectancy (75.8 years), uninsured rate (6.2%), and primary care physician access (38:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 129:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is LaSalle County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 66/100 ("Average"), LaSalle County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.8 years. 6.2% 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 LaSalle County?
LaSalle County's health score of 66/100 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.