Sangamon County Health Data
Sangamon County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
121
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
323
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 120.7 per 100K
Dentists
1.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.2
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 Sangamon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sangamon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.0% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sangamon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.5% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sangamon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.1% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sangamon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sangamon County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sangamon County Primary Care Access Nearly Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Sangamon County, Illinois.
Sangamon County records a primary care provider ratio of 121 per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to specialized care is also higher than national norms, with 323 mental health providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 250. These provider levels coincide with an uninsured rate of 5.2%, which is lower than both the Illinois state average of 6.3% and the national average of 10%. The county reports a life expectancy of 76.8 years, slightly exceeding the state average of 76.0 years but falling just below the national average of 77 years. Approximately 16.6% of adults report poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. 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.