Ogle County Health Data

Ogle County, Illinois

Health Score

69/100

Average

Life Expectancy

77.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.8 yr

State avg 76.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

State avg 6.3%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

56

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

185

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Ogle County, Illinois

Ogle life expectancy above U.S. average

Ogle County's life expectancy of 77.8 years tops the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 1.4 years. Yet 19.6% of residents report poor or fair health, suggesting pockets of population health challenges despite overall longevity.

Solid performer above state median

At 77.8 years, Ogle exceeds Illinois' state average of 76.0 years, reflecting above-average population health. The county ranks in the upper tier statewide for life expectancy.

Strong longevity despite high illness rates

Ogle's 77.8-year life expectancy trails only Monroe (79.6) and Menard (78.3) regionally, but its 19.6% poor/fair health rate is the highest in this county set. This gap suggests improvements in health behaviors and chronic disease management could yield gains.

Excellent provider access, good coverage

Ogle leads the region with 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and offers 185 mental health providers per 100,000. The county's 6.1% uninsured rate is close to the state average, combining robust provider capacity with broad coverage access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Ogle County, IL?
Ogle County has a health score of 69/100, rated "Average." It ranks #40 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 Ogle County?
Life expectancy in Ogle County is 77.8 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Ogle County above the state average.
How does Ogle County health compare to the Illinois average?
Ogle County's health score of 69/100 is above the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 77.8 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.1% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Ogle County?
Key health factors for Ogle County include: life expectancy (77.8 years), uninsured rate (6.1%), and primary care physician access (56:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 185:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Ogle County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 69/100 ("Average"), Ogle County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.8 years. 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Ogle County healthier than the Illinois average?
Ogle County's health score of 69/100 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.