LaSalle County Health Data
LaSalle County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.8%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.6 per 100K
Dentists
11.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.6
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 LaSalle County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | LaSalle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | LaSalle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | LaSalle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.3% | 60.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | LaSalle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.8% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare LaSalle County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
LaSalle County Primary Care Access Trails National Benchmarks
Health data brief for LaSalle County, Illinois.
LaSalle County reports 38 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70. For mental health support, the county has 129 providers per 100,000 residents, which is roughly half of the national median of 250. The data shows a life expectancy of 75.8 years, slightly below the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate in the county stands at 6.2%, which is nearly identical to the Illinois average of 6.3% and lower than the national rate of 10%. About 17.8% of adults in the area report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. These figures reflect provider and census data for the region. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.