White County Health Data

White County has a health score of 48/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #97 out of 102 counties in Illinois (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in White County is 73.5 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making White County below the state average.

White County's health score of 48/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 73.5 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.4% vs. 6.3% statewide.

Key health factors for White County include: life expectancy (73.5 years), uninsured rate (6.4%), and primary care physician access (29:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 179:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 48/100 ("Below Average"), White County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.5 years. 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

White County's health score of 48/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.