Perry County Health Data
Perry County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
249
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
48.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.9 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
43.2
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 Perry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.8% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Perry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.0% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Perry County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Perry County Self-Reported Health Measures Significantly Lag National Figures
Health data brief for Perry County, Illinois.
Nearly 23% of residents in Perry County report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is much higher than the national average of 17%. This self-reported health rate also stands in contrast to local insurance statistics, as the county's 6.2% uninsured rate is slightly lower than the Illinois state average of 6.3% and significantly lower than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.4 years, which is shorter than both the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. For healthcare access, the county has 62 primary care providers per 100,000 people, trailing the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 249 per 100,000 residents, which is almost identical to the national median of 250. No causal links are drawn between these access figures and health outcomes. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.