Lee County Health Data
Lee County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
746
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
67.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 73.4 per 100K
Dentists
2.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.9
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 Lee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 38.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.4% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.3% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lee County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lee County Mental Health Provider Density Nearly Triples National Median
Health data brief for Lee County, Illinois.
Lee County features 746 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, nearly triple the national median of 250. This access level contrasts with the primary care provider ratio, which stands at 73 per 100,000, aligning closely with the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 77.4 years, exceeding the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The data also indicates that 5.6% of the population lacks health insurance, a lower percentage than the state average of 6.3% and the national 10% rate. Furthermore, 18.7% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. These figures are derived from national registries and county-level reporting. 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.