Winnebago County Health Data
Winnebago County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 70.3 per 100K
Dentists
4.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.1
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 Winnebago County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Winnebago | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Winnebago | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Winnebago | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.4% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.4% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Winnebago | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Winnebago 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
Winnebago County Health Self-Reporting Differs From State and National Norms
Health data brief for Winnebago County, Illinois.
In Winnebago County, 22.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national figure of 17%. The county’s life expectancy stands at 74.5 years, compared to the state figure of 76.0 years and the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.1%, which is higher than the state figure of 6.3% but lower than the national figure of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 70 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, matching the national median exactly. There are 240 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is close to the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics reflect health status reports and provider counts collected from national administrative records and health surveys. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.