Pulaski County Health Data
Pulaski County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.6 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.9%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
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 Pulaski County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.7% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.5% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.7% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 7.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.4% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 9.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.7% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pulaski 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
Pulaski County Life Expectancy Significantly Shorter Than State Average
Health data brief for Pulaski County, Illinois.
Life expectancy in Pulaski County is 71.6 years, which is more than five years shorter than the national average of 77 years and over four years lower than the Illinois average of 76.0 years. This gap in longevity is accompanied by a poor or fair health rate of 23.9%, which is higher than the national 17% average. Conversely, the county's uninsured rate of 5.9% is lower than both the state average of 6.3% and the national average of 10%. Provider access for mental health is 81 per 100,000 residents, which is roughly one-third of the national median of 250. Data for primary care provider density was not available for the reporting period. This report summarizes health statistics as recorded by the CDC and NPPES without drawing causal conclusions between metrics. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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.