McLean County Health Data
McLean County, Illinois
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in McLean County, Illinois
McLean County exceeds national health metrics
At 78.5 years, McLean County's life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 78.3 years by 0.2 years, matching the national benchmark. With 16% reporting poor or fair health, the county performs better than the national average of 18%.
Among Illinois's healthiest counties
McLean County's 78.5-year life expectancy ranks among the state's best, exceeding the Illinois average of 76.0 by 2.5 years. The 4.8% uninsured rate is the lowest in the state, indicating exceptional coverage reach.
Strongest provider capacity in region
McLean County's 61 primary care providers per 100,000 residents represent the highest density among its peer counties. Its 387 mental health providers per 100,000 also lead the region, supporting comprehensive health and behavioral care.
Best-in-class coverage and access
McLean County's 4.8% uninsured rate is the state's lowest, and its 61 primary care providers per 100,000 lead the region. These advantages directly support the county's 78.5-year life expectancy and 16% poor/fair health rate—both state-leading outcomes.
Maintain McLean's excellence
Even in Illinois's best-performing county, 4.8% of residents—roughly 5,700 people—lack health coverage. Verify your insurance at Healthcare.gov and help McLean County sustain its position as a national health leader.
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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.