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Summary of 
Illinois
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Strengths

  • Low prevalence of frequent mental distress
  • Low prevalence of cigarette smoking
  • High number of dental care providers per 100,000

Challenges

  • High prevalence of excessive drinking
  • High preventable hospitalization rate
  • High levels of air pollution

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Featured Measures

View state data on various measures and see how it compares to other states and the U.S. overall.

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Current Reports

America’s Health Rankings builds on the work of the United Health Foundation to draw attention to public health and better understand the health of various populations. Our platform provides relevant information that policymakers, public health officials, advocates and leaders can use to effect change in their communities.

We have developed detailed analyses on the health of key populations in the country, including women and children, seniors and those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, in addition to a deep dive into health disparities across the country.

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Annual Report

Published January 2026

Longest running annual assessment of the nation’s health on a state-by-state basis. The 36th edition features 99 measures across health outcomes and their drivers.

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Senior Report

Published May 2025

A portrait of the health and well-being of adults age 65 and older in the United States — with over a decade of data.

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Health of Women and Children Report

Published December 2025

Latest data provide an overview of challenges and successes across the health of women and children at the national and state levels over time.

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Health of Those Who Have Served Report

Published July 2022

A national report that explores the health and well-being of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Maternal and Infant Health Disparities Data Brief

Published August 2024

Measuring the breadth, depth and persistence of key maternal and infant health disparities by demographic group and at the state level.

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    Annual Report

    Published January 2026

    Longest running annual assessment of the nation’s health on a state-by-state basis. The 36th edition features 99 measures across health outcomes and their drivers.

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    Senior Report

    Published May 2025

    A portrait of the health and well-being of adults age 65 and older in the United States — with over a decade of data.

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    Health of Women and Children Report

    Published December 2025

    Latest data provide an overview of challenges and successes across the health of women and children at the national and state levels over time.

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    Health of Those Who Have Served Report

    Published July 2022

    A national report that explores the health and well-being of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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    Maternal and Infant Health Disparities Data Brief

    Published August 2024

    Measuring the breadth, depth and persistence of key maternal and infant health disparities by demographic group and at the state level.

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Measures Impacting a State's Rank

See which measures have the most impact on Illinois’s 2025 Annual Report ranking and how Illinois ranks on all measures.

Illinois’s 2025 Annual Report Ranking: #28Adjust My Rank

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Trend: Homicide in Illinois, United States, 2025 Annual Report

Homicide in Illinois

Number of deaths due to injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill per 100,000 population

Number of deaths due to injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill per 100,000 population

Illinois
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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, Multiple Cause of Death by Single Race Files via CDC WONDER Online Database

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Homicide in the United States

Number of deaths due to injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill per 100,000 population

1.7 - 3.1

3.2 - 5.0

5.1 - 6.9

7.0 - 9.4

9.5 - 29.7

Data from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, Multiple Cause of Death by Single Race Files via CDC WONDER Online Database, 2022-2023

1.7 - 3.1

3.2 - 5.0

5.1 - 6.9

7.0 - 9.4

9.5 - 29.7

8.7

Alaska Value

Alaska

8.7

* Deaths per 100,000 population

13.4

Alabama Value

Alabama

13.4

* Deaths per 100,000 population

6.7

United States Value

United States

6.7

* Deaths per 100,000 population

10.5

Arkansas Value

Arkansas

10.5

* Deaths per 100,000 population

7.2

Arizona Value

Arizona

7.2

* Deaths per 100,000 population

5.2

California Value

California

5.2

* Deaths per 100,000 population

6.2

Colorado Value

Colorado

6.2

* Deaths per 100,000 population

3.9

Connecticut Value

Connecticut

3.9

* Deaths per 100,000 population

29.7

District of Columbia Value

District of Columbia

29.7

* Deaths per 100,000 population

5.3

Delaware Value

Delaware

5.3

* Deaths per 100,000 population

5.9

Florida Value

Florida

5.9

* Deaths per 100,000 population

10

Georgia Value

Georgia

10

* Deaths per 100,000 population

2.3

Hawaii Value

Hawaii

2.3

* Deaths per 100,000 population

2.6

Iowa Value

Iowa

2.6

* Deaths per 100,000 population

2.3

Idaho Value

Idaho

2.3

* Deaths per 100,000 population

9.3

Illinois Value

Illinois

9.3

* Deaths per 100,000 population

7.5

Indiana Value

Indiana

7.5

* Deaths per 100,000 population

5.4

Kansas Value

Kansas

5.4

* Deaths per 100,000 population

6.9

Kentucky Value

Kentucky

6.9

* Deaths per 100,000 population

17.8

Louisiana Value

Louisiana

17.8

* Deaths per 100,000 population

2.4

Massachusetts Value

Massachusetts

2.4

* Deaths per 100,000 population

9.4

Maryland Value

Maryland

9.4

* Deaths per 100,000 population

2.6

Maine Value

Maine

2.6

* Deaths per 100,000 population

6.9

Michigan Value

Michigan

6.9

* Deaths per 100,000 population

3.1

Minnesota Value

Minnesota

3.1

* Deaths per 100,000 population

10.5

Missouri Value

Missouri

10.5

* Deaths per 100,000 population

18.3

Mississippi Value

Mississippi

18.3

* Deaths per 100,000 population

4.4

Montana Value

Montana

4.4

* Deaths per 100,000 population

8.1

North Carolina Value

North Carolina

8.1

* Deaths per 100,000 population

3.1

North Dakota Value

North Dakota

3.1

* Deaths per 100,000 population

3.1

Nebraska Value

Nebraska

3.1

* Deaths per 100,000 population

1.7

New Hampshire Value

New Hampshire

1.7

* Deaths per 100,000 population

3.1

New Jersey Value

New Jersey

3.1

* Deaths per 100,000 population

13.1

New Mexico Value

New Mexico

13.1

* Deaths per 100,000 population

7.2

Nevada Value

Nevada

7.2

* Deaths per 100,000 population

3.7

New York Value

New York

3.7

* Deaths per 100,000 population

7.3

Ohio Value

Ohio

7.3

* Deaths per 100,000 population

6.8

Oklahoma Value

Oklahoma

6.8

* Deaths per 100,000 population

4.3

Oregon Value

Oregon

4.3

* Deaths per 100,000 population

7.3

Pennsylvania Value

Pennsylvania

7.3

* Deaths per 100,000 population

2.1

Rhode Island Value

Rhode Island

2.1

* Deaths per 100,000 population

10.4

South Carolina Value

South Carolina

10.4

* Deaths per 100,000 population

4.6

South Dakota Value

South Dakota

4.6

* Deaths per 100,000 population

10.1

Tennessee Value

Tennessee

10.1

* Deaths per 100,000 population

6.8

Texas Value

Texas

6.8

* Deaths per 100,000 population

1.9

Utah Value

Utah

1.9

* Deaths per 100,000 population

6.7

Virginia Value

Virginia

6.7

* Deaths per 100,000 population

2.8

Vermont Value

Vermont

2.8

* Deaths per 100,000 population

4.9

Washington Value

Washington

4.9

* Deaths per 100,000 population

5

Wisconsin Value

Wisconsin

5

* Deaths per 100,000 population

5.1

West Virginia Value

West Virginia

5.1

* Deaths per 100,000 population

2.7

Wyoming Value

Wyoming

2.7

* Deaths per 100,000 population

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