Woodford County Health Data
Woodford County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
2.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.6
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 Woodford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Woodford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.2% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Woodford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Woodford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.4% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Woodford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.8% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Woodford County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Woodford County Uninsured Rate Numbers Lower Than State and National Figures
Health data brief for Woodford County, Illinois.
The uninsured rate in Woodford County is 5.1%, which is lower than the Illinois state figure of 6.3% and significantly lower than the national figure of 10%. The county reports a life expectancy of 78.7 years, exceeding both the state figure of 76.0 years and the national figure of 77 years. Approximately 16.8% of residents report poor or fair health, closely matching the national figure of 17%. Healthcare provider metrics show 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio in the county is 44 per 100,000 residents, which is considerably lower than the national median of 250. These numbers represent reported data from the CDC and the HHS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. 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.