Tazewell County Health Data
Tazewell County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
232
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.5%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.9 per 100K
Dentists
8.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.4
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 Tazewell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tazewell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.2% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tazewell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tazewell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.8% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tazewell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tazewell 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
Tazewell County reports primary care provider levels below national median
Health data brief for Tazewell County, Illinois.
Tazewell County has 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Despite this gap in provider density, the county's uninsured rate of 5.0% is lower than the Illinois average of 6.3% and half the national average of 10%. Life expectancy stands at 76.6 years, exceeding the state average of 76.0 years but remaining below the national average of 77 years. Regarding self-reported health status, 15.5% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, which is better than the national average of 17%. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 232 per 100,000 residents, slightly under the national median of 250 per 100,000. Explore state-level data.
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.