Wayne County Health Data
Wayne County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 56.4 per 100K
Dentists
18.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.5
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 Wayne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wayne County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wayne County uninsured rate higher than state average
Health data brief for Wayne County, Illinois.
Wayne County has an uninsured rate of 8.8%, which is notably higher than the Illinois average of 6.3%, though it remains below the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 74.7 years, which is shorter than both the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. About 17.6% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly exceeding the national average of 17%. In terms of healthcare resources, there are 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 152 per 100,000, also lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. 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.