Wayne County Health Data
Wayne County, Illinois
Health Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
152
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Wayne County, Illinois
Wayne struggles below national averages
Wayne County's life expectancy of 74.7 years falls essentially even with the U.S. average of 74.5 years but lags Illinois's 76.0-year average by 1.3 years. With 17.6% reporting poor or fair health—below the national 18%—Wayne is slightly resilient compared to the nation, though chronic disease burden remains a concern.
Wayne ranks below Illinois median
At 74.7 years, Wayne's life expectancy falls below Illinois's 76.0-year average, placing the county in the lower half of state health performance. The uninsured rate of 8.8% is the highest in this analysis and significantly exceeds Illinois's 6.3% average, representing a major barrier to preventive care and early treatment.
Tied with Union for lowest life expectancy
Wayne's 74.7-year life expectancy matches Union County but trails most other neighbors, including Stephenson (76.2) and Tazewell (76.6). With 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Wayne has reasonable provider density, but the county's 8.8% uninsured rate—the highest in the group—limits who can actually access that care.
Highest uninsured rate, significant barriers
Wayne's 8.8% uninsured rate means roughly 1 in 11 residents cannot access regular preventive care, emergency services, or prescription medications without catastrophic costs. The presence of 56 primary care providers and 152 mental health providers per 100,000 residents offers decent infrastructure, but coverage gaps prevent many from using these services.
Close Wayne's coverage crisis
Wayne's highest uninsured rate demands urgent action to connect residents with affordable health plans and eliminate barriers to care. Call Wayne County Health Department, visit healthcare.gov, or dial 211 Illinois to explore Medicaid eligibility, marketplace subsidies, and free community health services today.
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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.