Livingston County Health Data
Livingston County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.3%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.7 per 100K
Dentists
8.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.2
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 Livingston County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Livingston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.1% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Livingston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Livingston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.6% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Livingston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Livingston 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
Primary Care Provider Availability in Livingston County Below Median
Health data brief for Livingston County, Illinois.
Livingston County has 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 and state benchmarks. The mental health provider ratio is 224 per 100,000 residents, slightly under the national median of 250. In terms of coverage, 5.8% of the county is uninsured, lower than the state's 6.3% and the national 10% average. The reported life expectancy is 75.4 years, which is below the Illinois average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. These data points provide an overview of clinical capacity and resident health status. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.