Pulaski County Health Data

Pulaski County has a health score of 40/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #101 out of 102 counties in Illinois (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Pulaski County is 71.6 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Pulaski County below the state average.

Pulaski County's health score of 40/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 71.6 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 5.9% vs. 6.3% statewide.

Key health factors for Pulaski County include: life expectancy (71.6 years), uninsured rate (5.9%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 81:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 40/100 ("Below Average"), Pulaski County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.6 years. 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Pulaski County's health score of 40/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.