Rock Island County Health Data
Rock Island County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
300
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.0 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.5
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 Rock Island County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Rock Island | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.3% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Rock Island | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Rock Island | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Rock Island | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.8% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Rock Island 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
Rock Island Mental Health Provider Access Outpaces National Median
Health data brief for Rock Island County, Illinois.
Rock Island County reports a mental health provider ratio of 300 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the county's primary care provider ratio stands at 49 per 100,000, trailing the national median of 70. The local life expectancy is 76.4 years, slightly higher than the Illinois state average of 76.0 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate in the county is 7.4%, which is higher than the state average of 6.3% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. Poor or fair health is reported by 16.5% of residents, a figure nearly identical to the national average of 17%. These data points reflect healthcare access and basic health outcomes within the county. 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.