Stark County Health Data
Stark County, Illinois
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Stark County, Illinois
Stark County Below National Health Standards
Stark County's 74.9-year life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.1 years by 1.2 years, indicating a meaningful health disadvantage. With a 17.5% poor or fair health rate, the county faces population health challenges.
Below-Average Outcomes Across Illinois
Stark County's 74.9-year life expectancy falls 1.1 years short of Illinois's state average of 76.0 years. At 7.1% uninsured, the county exceeds the state average of 6.3%, suggesting coverage barriers compound existing health disparities.
Limited Data, Clear Regional Health Lag
Stark County's 74.9-year life expectancy ranks near the bottom regionally, ahead only of St. Clair (74.1 years) and Saline (72.5 years), but trailing Sangamon (76.8 years) and Shelby (77.1 years). Provider data is unavailable, but the 7.1% uninsured rate suggests access barriers.
Coverage Gaps Limit Healthcare Access
At 7.1% uninsured, Stark County has one of the highest rates in this group, meaning roughly 1 in 14 residents lack health insurance. Specific provider data is limited, but coverage gaps directly restrict residents' ability to access primary and preventive care.
Find Coverage Options in Stark County
If you're among the 7.1% of uninsured Stark County residents, enrollment is your first step—visit healthcare.gov or contact Illinois Medicaid to explore plans. Health insurance opens access to preventive services and treatment that can improve your outcomes.
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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.