Warren County Health Data
Warren County, Illinois
Health Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Warren County, Illinois
Warren matches Illinois average
Warren County's life expectancy of 76.0 years meets Illinois's state average but trails the U.S. average of 74.5 years by 1.5 years (though this is due to Warren being slightly above the U.S. benchmark). With 19.6% reporting poor or fair health—slightly above the national 18%—Warren residents experience modest chronic disease burden.
Warren at the state median
At 76.0 years, Warren's life expectancy exactly matches Illinois's state average, placing the county at the midpoint of state health performance. The uninsured rate of 7.2% exceeds Illinois's 6.3% average, suggesting some coverage gaps that may impact preventive care access.
Middle tier among surrounding counties
Warren's 76.0-year life expectancy trails Tazewell (76.6) and Stephenson (76.2) but exceeds Union (74.7) and Vermilion (72.5). At 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Warren provides moderate access, though the county faces a critical mental health provider shortage with only 25 per 100,000—far below regional peers.
Coverage gaps and mental health crisis
Warren's 7.2% uninsured rate is the second-highest in the analysis, affecting access to preventive care and routine check-ups. Most concerning is the severe shortage of mental health providers at just 25 per 100,000 residents—less than one-tenth of Vermilion's rate—leaving residents with limited behavioral health support.
Expand coverage and mental health access
Warren's higher uninsured rate requires immediate action to connect families with affordable health plans and mental health services. Visit healthcare.gov, call 211 Illinois, or contact Warren County Health Department to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, and community mental health resources.
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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.