Wabash County Health Data
Wabash County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
311
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.7 per 100K
Dentists
8.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.8
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 Wabash County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wabash | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.2% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.4% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wabash | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wabash | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.1% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wabash | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.6% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wabash County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider density in Wabash County half national median
Health data brief for Wabash County, Illinois.
Wabash County has 36 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is approximately half the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider density contrasts with the county’s uninsured rate of 5.8%, which is lower than the Illinois average of 6.3% and the national average of 10%. The life expectancy in Wabash is 76.4 years, slightly higher than the state average of 76.0 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Residents report poor or fair health at a rate of 19.1%, higher than the national average of 17%. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 311 per 100,000 residents, which exceeds 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.