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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With limited local provider options, health insurance becomes even more critical to navigate complex referrals and telehealth services. Check marketplace plans at healthcare.gov or contact the Illinois Department of Insurance for coverage options that work for rural access.
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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.