Peoria County Health Data

Peoria County, Illinois

Health Score

65/100

Average

Life Expectancy

75.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.3 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

134

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

309

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Peoria County, Illinois

Peoria life expectancy below national average

Peoria County's life expectancy of 75.3 years falls 1.1 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. About 18.1% report poor or fair health, indicating moderate population health concerns.

Below state average but regional hub

Peoria's 75.3-year life expectancy trails Illinois' state average of 76.0 years by 0.7 years. Despite lower longevity, the county functions as a regional healthcare hub with exceptional provider density.

Lower longevity than neighboring counties

Peoria's 75.3-year life expectancy ranks near the bottom regionally, ahead only of Montgomery (74.1) and Moultrie (75.0). This gap persists despite the county's concentration of healthcare providers.

Healthcare hub with exceptional access

Peoria dominates provider availability with 134 primary care providers per 100,000—more than any other county in this set—and 309 mental health providers per 100,000. With a 5.8% uninsured rate near the state average, residents have both capacity and coverage to access care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Peoria County, IL?
Peoria County has a health score of 65/100, rated "Average." It ranks #57 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 Peoria County?
Life expectancy in Peoria County is 75.3 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Peoria County below the state average.
How does Peoria County health compare to the Illinois average?
Peoria County's health score of 65/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 75.3 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 5.8% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Peoria County?
Key health factors for Peoria County include: life expectancy (75.3 years), uninsured rate (5.8%), and primary care physician access (134:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 309:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Peoria County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 65/100 ("Average"), Peoria County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.3 years. 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Peoria County?
Peoria County's health score of 65/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.