The County Health Rankings show us that where we live matters to our health. The health of a community depends on many different factors - ranging from health behaviors, education and jobs, to quality of health care, to the environment.

2012 | Alexander, Illinois

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  Alexander
County
Illinois
Demographics
Population 7,914 12,910,409
% below 18 years of age 24% 25%
% 65 and older 19% 12%
% African American 33% 15%
% American Indian and Alaskan Native 0% 0%
% Asian 1% 4%
% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0% 0%
% Hispanic 2% 15%
% not proficient in English 1% 10%
% Females 52% 51%
% Rural 59% 12%
Health Outcomes
Diabetes 11% 9%
HIV prevalence rate 342 312
Health Care
Mental health providers 8,112:0 2,372:1
Health care costs $8,225 $9,798
Uninsured adults 20% 19%
Could not see doctor due to cost   13%
Dentists 8,552:0 1,978:1
Social & Economic Factors
Median household income $29,278 $52,967
High housing costs 23% 37%
Children eligible for free lunch 68% 41%
Illiteracy 15.3% 12.9%
Homicide rate   7
Physical Environment
Commuting alone 86% 74%
Access to healthy foods 33% 54%

* Data supplied on behalf of state
Note: Blank values reflect unreliable or missing data