McLean County Health Data
McLean County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
387
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.4 per 100K
Dentists
2.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.3
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 McLean County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McLean | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McLean | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.2% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McLean | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McLean | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McLean 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
McLean County Uninsured Rate Falls Below Five Percent
Health data brief for McLean County, Illinois.
McLean County has an uninsured rate of 4.8%, which is notably lower than the Illinois state average of 6.3% and less than half of the national average of 10%. This high rate of insurance coverage is the county's most differentiated metric. Life expectancy in the county is 78.5 years, which is higher than both the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. There are 61 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is nearing the national median of 70, and 387 mental health providers per 100,000, well above the national median of 250. Additionally, 16.0% of adults report poor or fair health, slightly more favorable than the national 17% mark. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for details on population 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.