Tazewell County Health Data
Tazewell County, Illinois
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Tazewell County, Illinois
Tazewell leads in longevity
Tazewell County residents enjoy a life expectancy of 76.6 years, exceeding both the U.S. average of 74.5 years and Illinois's 76.0-year average. With only 15.5% reporting poor or fair health—below the national 18% benchmark—Tazewell demonstrates some of the strongest health outcomes in its cohort.
Tazewell ranks among Illinois's healthiest
At 76.6 years, Tazewell's life expectancy outperforms Illinois's 76.0-year average, placing it in the upper tier of state counties. The uninsured rate of 5.0% is notably better than Illinois's 6.3% average, signaling strong community health insurance penetration.
Stands out for longevity and coverage
Tazewell's 76.6-year life expectancy edges out neighboring Stephenson County (76.2) and Union County (74.7), though Union has slightly more primary care providers per capita. Tazewell's 5.0% uninsured rate is the lowest among its neighbors, reflecting excellent coverage.
Adequate providers, strong insurance uptake
Tazewell has 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 232 mental health providers per 100,000, providing reasonable access to both routine and behavioral care. The county's 5.0% uninsured rate means most residents can regularly see a doctor without fear of medical debt.
Keep the momentum on coverage
Tazewell's high insurance rates show the power of accessible healthcare options. If you're among the uninsured 5%, visit healthcare.gov or speak with a local navigator to find affordable plans that work for you.
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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.