Stark County Health Data
Stark County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
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 Stark County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 38.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.0% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.0% | 60.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Stark County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Stark County Poor or Fair Health Rate Surpasses National Average
Health data brief for Stark County, Illinois.
Stark County reports that 17.5% of its adult population is in poor or fair health, which is slightly higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 74.9 years, falling below the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Stark County is 7.1%, which is higher than the state average of 6.3% but lower than the national average of 10%. There was no reported data for the ratios of primary care providers or mental health providers in this county. These statistics provide a snapshot of local health outcomes and insurance coverage compared to broader regional and national trends. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Stark County, Illinois
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Stark County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.