Stephenson County Health Data
Stephenson County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
230
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.7 per 100K
Dentists
2.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.3
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 Stephenson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stephenson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.3% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stephenson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stephenson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.7% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stephenson | 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 Stephenson 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
Stephenson County uninsured rate remains below state average
Health data brief for Stephenson County, Illinois.
The uninsured rate in Stephenson County is 5.5%, which is lower than the Illinois average of 6.3% and roughly half the national average of 10%. Residents here report a poor or fair health rate of 18.6%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.2 years, sitting just above the state average of 76.0 years but trailing the national average of 77 years. In terms of local resources, there are 48 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is below the national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 230 per 100,000 residents, close to the national median of 250. 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.