Livingston County Health Data

Livingston County, Illinois

Health Score

65/100

Average

Life Expectancy

75.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.4 yr

State avg 76.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

State avg 6.3%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

48

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

224

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Livingston County, Illinois

Livingston slightly trails national health

Livingston County's life expectancy of 75.4 years falls one year short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years. At 18.3% poor/fair health, residents report similar health challenges as the national average of 21%, suggesting manageable but not exceptional health outcomes.

Slightly below Illinois average

At 75.4 years, Livingston County's life expectancy trails the Illinois state average of 76.0 years by 0.6 years. The county ranks in the middle tier of state health outcomes, neither leading nor lagging significantly behind peers.

Moderate provider access

Livingston County offers 48 primary care providers and 224 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—solid numbers that exceed rural neighbors but fall short of larger urban centers like Lake County. This moderate access means most residents can find care locally, though wait times may vary seasonally.

Fair insurance coverage, adequate care access

With 5.8% uninsured, Livingston beats the state average slightly, and 48 primary care providers per 100K offers reasonable access to routine health services. For daily healthcare needs, residents typically find providers within reasonable distance, though specialty care may require travel to nearby larger cities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Livingston County, IL?
Livingston County has a health score of 65/100, rated "Average." It ranks #56 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 Livingston County?
Life expectancy in Livingston County is 75.4 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Livingston County below the state average.
How does Livingston County health compare to the Illinois average?
Livingston County's health score of 65/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 75.4 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 5.8% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Livingston County?
Key health factors for Livingston County include: life expectancy (75.4 years), uninsured rate (5.8%), and primary care physician access (48:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 224:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Livingston County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 65/100 ("Average"), Livingston County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.4 years. 5.8% 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 Livingston County?
Livingston County's health score of 65/100 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.