Schuyler County Health Data
Schuyler County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
134
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.3
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 Schuyler County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Schuyler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.6% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Schuyler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Schuyler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.6% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 63.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Schuyler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Schuyler 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
Schuyler County Mental Health Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Schuyler County, Illinois.
Schuyler County has 134 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports a life expectancy of 74.8 years, falling behind the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 8.0% of the population is uninsured, a rate that is higher than the Illinois state average of 6.3% but lower than the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 18.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. Data regarding primary care provider ratios was not reported for this county in the latest dataset. 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.