Winnebago County Health Data
Winnebago County, Illinois
Health Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
240
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Winnebago County, Illinois
Life expectancy significantly below national average
Winnebago County residents live an average of 74.5 years, nearly two years short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years. At 22.2% poor/fair health, the county significantly exceeds the national average of 18%, indicating considerable health challenges across the population.
Winnebago County among Illinois' least healthy
At 74.5 years, Winnebago County's life expectancy falls 1.5 years short of Illinois' state average of 76.0 years. The county's 22.2% poor/fair health rate is among the worst in Illinois, signaling urgent need for health interventions and prevention programs.
Lagging health outcomes, limited provider access
Winnebago County's life expectancy of 74.5 years ranks second-lowest among peer counties, beating only White County (73.5) by one year. Despite having 70 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 240 mental health providers per 100K, health outcomes remain comparatively poor.
Highest uninsured rate in this county group
Winnebago County's 7.1% uninsured rate is the highest among these counties and exceeds the state average of 6.3%. While primary care access (70 per 100K) is adequate, the combination of insurance gaps and ongoing health challenges suggests barriers beyond just provider availability.
Urgent: explore health insurance options now
Winnebago County's 7.1% uninsured rate demands immediate action—visit the Illinois State Insurance Exchange or contact a local health navigator to find affordable coverage. Preventive care access through insurance can reverse current health trends, so don't delay enrollment.
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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.