Vermilion County Health Data
Vermilion County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.1%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.3
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 Vermilion County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Vermilion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.1% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.7% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Vermilion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Vermilion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.3% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Vermilion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Vermilion County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Vermilion County mental health provider ratio exceeds national median
Health data brief for Vermilion County, Illinois.
Vermilion County reports a mental health provider ratio of 408 per 100,000 residents, which is considerably higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Other health indicators show a life expectancy of 72.5 years, which is lower than the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 21.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The primary care provider ratio is 36 per 100,000 people, roughly half of the national median of 70. The uninsured rate is 5.4%, which is lower than the state average of 6.3% and the national average of 10%. 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.