Saline County Health Data
Saline County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
389
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.0%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
55.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 64.3 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.7
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 Saline County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.8% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.5% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Saline | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Saline County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Saline County Life Expectancy Trails National and State Averages
Health data brief for Saline County, Illinois.
Life expectancy in Saline County is 72.5 years, a figure notably lower than the national average of 77 years and the Illinois state average of 76.0 years. This gap exists alongside a poor or fair health rate of 20.0%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. While health outcomes show these variances, the county’s uninsured rate matches the state average at 6.3% and is lower than the 10% national average. Provider availability includes 64 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is near the national median of 70, and 389 mental health providers per 100,000, which exceeds the national median of 250. These statistics compare local health metrics against regional and national benchmarks. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.