Whiteside County Health Data
Whiteside County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
154
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.6 per 100K
Dentists
3.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.7
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 Whiteside County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Whiteside | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Whiteside | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Whiteside | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.1% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Whiteside | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Whiteside County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Whiteside County Mental Health Provider Numbers Lower Than National Medians
Health data brief for Whiteside County, Illinois.
Whiteside County has 154 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In other metrics, the county reports an uninsured rate of 5.8%, which is lower than the Illinois state figure of 6.3% and the national figure of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.5 years, slightly lower than the state figure of 76.0 years and the national figure of 77 years. Data shows that 17.1% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national figure of 17%. Primary care provider availability is recorded at 51 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. These statistics are derived from current health provider enumerations and census-based health surveys conducted at the county and state levels. 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.