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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of McLean County, IL?
McLean County has a health score of 84/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #7 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 McLean County?
Life expectancy in McLean County is 78.5 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making McLean County above the state average.
How does McLean County health compare to the Illinois average?
McLean County's health score of 84/100 is above the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 78.5 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 4.8% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect McLean County?
Key health factors for McLean County include: life expectancy (78.5 years), uninsured rate (4.8%), and primary care physician access (61:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 387:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is McLean County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 84/100 ("Excellent"), McLean County is one of the healthier counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.5 years. 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is McLean County healthier than the Illinois average?
McLean County's health score of 84/100 exceeds the Illinois average of 66/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.