Pope County Health Data
Pope County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.0%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
53.2
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 Pope County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.1% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pope | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pope County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Pope County Uninsured Rate Significantly Lower Than National Average
Health data brief for Pope County, Illinois.
Pope County reports an uninsured rate of 5.2%, which is nearly half the national average of 10% and lower than the Illinois state average of 6.3%. This higher rate of insurance coverage occurs alongside a life expectancy of 75.7 years, which is slightly shorter than the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. About 18% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Mental health provider availability is 54 per 100,000 residents, which is substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data for primary care providers per 100,000 was not available for this period. These statistics are reported verbatim from federal and state health databases to provide a snapshot of local conditions. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Pope County, Illinois
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Pope County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.