Richland County Health Data
Richland County, Illinois
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Richland County, Illinois
Richland County well below U.S. life expectancy
Richland County's life expectancy of 73.7 years is among the lowest in the nation, trailing the U.S. average of 81.1 years by 7.4 years. With 16.7% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces severe population health challenges.
Among Illinois's lowest life expectancies
Richland County's 73.7-year life expectancy ranks among Illinois's worst, falling 2.3 years below the state average of 76.0 years. The 16.7% poor/fair health rate indicates significant chronic disease burden, placing Richland among the state's most health-challenged counties.
Worse outcomes than regional peers
Richland County's 73.7-year life expectancy is second-lowest in the region, exceeding only Pulaski County (71.6 years) but trailing all other neighbors. Its 16.7% poor/fair health rate sits between Pike County and Pulaski, marking Richland as a regional health concern.
Adequate coverage, strong mental health access
Richland County's 6.5% uninsured rate is slightly above the state average of 6.3%, yet most residents have coverage. The county offers 57 primary care providers and an exceptional 523 mental health providers per 100,000—the highest in the region—signaling significant mental health challenges.
Secure coverage and mental health support
Richland County's poor health outcomes and robust mental health infrastructure suggest residents face significant behavioral and physical health challenges. If you're uninsured, visit healthcare.gov to enroll; combined with local mental health services, insurance opens doors to comprehensive care that can turn health trajectories around.
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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.