Shelby County Health Data
Shelby County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.8
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 Shelby County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.3% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.8% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Shelby 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
Shelby County Primary Care Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Shelby County, Illinois.
Shelby County reports a primary care provider ratio of 24 per 100,000 residents, which is substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also has a mental health provider ratio of 49 per 100,000, which is well below the national median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, the life expectancy for Shelby County residents is 77.1 years, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 5.7%, lower than the state’s 6.3% and the national 10%. However, 19.4% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. 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.