Vermilion County Health Data
Vermilion County, Illinois
Health Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
408
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Vermilion County, Illinois
Vermilion facing critical health crisis
Vermilion County's life expectancy of 72.5 years is the lowest in its cohort, trailing the U.S. average of 74.5 years by 2 years and Illinois's 76.0-year average by 3.5 years. With 21.1% reporting poor or fair health—the highest in the group—Vermilion residents bear a significant burden of chronic disease and reduced health resilience.
Vermilion ranks among Illinois's lowest
Vermilion's 72.5-year life expectancy represents a 3.5-year gap below Illinois's 76.0-year average, placing it near the bottom of state counties. The uninsured rate of 5.4% is slightly below the state average of 6.3%, but this modest advantage cannot offset the severe health outcome disparities.
Dramatically worse than surrounding counties
Vermilion's 72.5-year life expectancy trails every peer county in the analysis, including Union (74.7), Warren (76.0), and Tazewell (76.6). While the county has strong mental health provider density at 408 per 100,000—far above neighbors—only 36 primary care providers per 100,000 limits access to preventive care.
Chronic disease burden, provider shortages
With only 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Vermilion lacks the primary care infrastructure to manage the county's high rates of chronic disease and poor/fair health. The 408 mental health providers per 100,000 suggest significant behavioral health need, but without adequate primary care, residents cannot access the foundational preventive services that extend life and improve health.
Insurance is a critical first step
Vermilion's health crisis demands action: ensure your family has coverage to access the mental and primary care services that can change outcomes. Contact Vermilion County Health Department or visit healthcare.gov to enroll today—coverage is the gateway to preventive care and healthier futures.
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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.