White County Health Data
White County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
179
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.8%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
65.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
36.5
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 White County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | White | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | White | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | White | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.1% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.1% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | White | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.4% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare White County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
White County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for White County, Illinois.
White County records 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably smaller than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For context, other Illinois counties often align closer to state or national figures in provider availability. The county reports a life expectancy of 73.5 years, compared to the Illinois state figure of 76.0 years and the national figure of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 21.8% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, which is higher than the national figure of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 6.4%, closely matching the state figure of 6.3% and sitting lower than the national figure of 10%. Regarding specialized care, the county has 179 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250 per 100,000. These numbers are drawn from federal provider databases and health ranking reports. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in White County, Illinois
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in White County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.