Pope County Health Data
Pope County, Illinois
Health Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Pope County, Illinois
Pope County life expectancy slightly below U.S.
Pope County residents live to 75.7 years on average, about 5.4 years below the U.S. average of 81.1 years. With 18% reporting poor or fair health, the county mirrors the national average and suggests moderate health challenges.
Slightly below Illinois average life expectancy
Pope County's 75.7-year life expectancy trails Illinois's 76.0-year state average, though by a narrow margin. The 18% poor/fair health rate sits near the state median, placing Pope County in the middle tier of Illinois counties.
Mid-range health in the region
Pope County's 75.7-year life expectancy sits between Pike County (74.6 years) and Perry County (75.4 years), and below Piatt County (78.4 years). Its 18% poor/fair health rate is comparable to nearby counties, indicating consistent regional health patterns.
Good coverage, limited primary care data
Pope County's 5.2% uninsured rate beats the state average of 6.3%, ensuring most residents have health insurance. While mental health providers are available at 54 per 100,000, primary care provider data is limited; residents may face longer wait times or travel for some services.
Strengthen your health coverage
Pope County's strong insurance rate reflects a community that prioritizes coverage; if you're among the 5% uninsured, visit healthcare.gov to enroll. Steady insurance access helps residents access preventive care and manage chronic conditions effectively.
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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.