Peoria County Health Data
Peoria County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.1%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 133.8 per 100K
Dentists
6.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.0
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 Peoria County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Peoria | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.8% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Peoria | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Peoria | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.7% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Peoria | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Peoria County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Density High in Peoria County
Health data brief for Peoria County, Illinois.
Peoria County has 309 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This higher density of providers is also seen in primary care, with 134 providers per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 70 per 100,000. Despite high provider counts, life expectancy is 75.3 years, which is shorter than the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.1% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The county's uninsured rate is 5.8%, which is lower than the Illinois average of 6.3% and the national average of 10%. These metrics reflect provider registration and census-based health outcomes for the region. Explore state-level 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.