Union County Health Data
Union County, Illinois
Health Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
246
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Union County, Illinois
Union faces significant health challenges
Union County's life expectancy of 74.7 years falls short of both the U.S. average of 74.5 years and Illinois's 76.0-year average, reflecting deeper health disparities. With 17.9% reporting poor or fair health—close to the national 18%—Union residents experience elevated rates of chronic disease and health burden.
Union ranks below state average
At 74.7 years, Union County's life expectancy trails Illinois's 76.0-year average by 1.3 years, placing it in the lower half of state counties. The uninsured rate of 7.0% exceeds Illinois's 6.3% average, indicating coverage gaps that may delay care and increase health risks.
Lower life expectancy than most peers
Union's 74.7-year life expectancy lags most surrounding counties, including Tazewell (76.6), Stephenson (76.2), and Warren (76.0), though it ties with Wayne County. Union does lead in primary care provider density at 77 per 100,000, suggesting infrastructure that could support better outcomes with improved access.
High uninsured rate hampers care
At 7.0% uninsured—above the state average—Union residents face barriers to preventive care and regular check-ups. While the county has 77 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 246 mental health providers per 100,000, the high uninsured rate suggests cost and awareness challenges limit their reach.
Affordable coverage is within reach
Union's higher uninsured rate points to families who need protection from medical costs. Visit healthcare.gov or contact a local health department to explore Medicaid, subsidized plans, and free or low-cost community health services.
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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.