Union County Health Data
Union County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 76.8 per 100K
Dentists
5.9
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 Union County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.0% | 60.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.0% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Union County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Union County trails state and national norms
Health data brief for Union County, Illinois.
Life expectancy in Union County is 74.7 years, which is shorter than the Illinois average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric stands out alongside a poor or fair health rate of 17.9%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. For healthcare access, the county has 77 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a rate that is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. However, the uninsured rate is 7.0%, which is higher than the state average of 6.3% but still lower than the national average of 10%. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 246 per 100,000 residents, nearly matching the national median of 250 per 100,000. 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.