Richland County Health Data
Richland County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
523
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.0 per 100K
Dentists
6.4
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 Richland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.2% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.2% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Richland 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
Richland County Mental Health Provider Density Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Richland County, Illinois.
Richland County has 523 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, primary care provider density is lower than the national benchmark, at 57 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 73.7 years, which is shorter than the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.5%, slightly higher than the state's 6.3% average but lower than the national 10% average. Approximately 16.7% of residents report poor or fair health, which aligns closely with the national average of 17%. These statistics are presented as factual data points from federal sources without causal interpretation. Explore state-level data.
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.