These days, more and more Americans are unhealthy. Illinois is no exception. But which counties are the unhealthiest? We looked at health data about Illinois counties and came up with this top 10 list.
- Massac County
Hysterical Mark/Flickr Massac County may be home to Superman, but other residents are susceptible. 33% of residents are in poor to fair health. 35% of adults are obese. 31% are physically inactive.
- Pope County
Anthony George/Flickr In Pope County, 29% of people are physically inactive. 30% of adults are obese,
- Mason County
Curtis Abert/Flickr In Mason County, around 20% of adults smoke. 32% of adults are overweight. 28% of adults are inactive.
- Pulaski County
LouisvilleUSACE/Flickr In Pulaski County, 33% of adults are obese. 28% of adults are physically inactive.
- Franklin County
Eric Crowley/Flickr 22% of adults are in poor or fair health. 29% of adults are physically inactive. 31% of adults are obese.
- Saline County
David Wilson/Flickr In Saline County, 27% of adults smoke. 32% of adults are obese. 31% of adults are physically inactive.
- Hardin County
David Wilson/Flickr In Hardin County, 34% of adults are obese. 29% of adults are physically inactive.
- Jefferson County
Patrick Finnegan/Flickr In Jefferson County, 20% of adults are in poor to fair health. 24% of adults smoke. 35% of adults are obese.
- Gallatin County
Doug Kerr/Flickr 29% of adults are physically inactive in Gallatin County. 31% of adults are obese.
- Alexander County
Paul Sableman/Flickr 33% of adults are obese. 29% of adults are physically inactive.
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Hysterical Mark/Flickr
Massac County may be home to Superman, but other residents are susceptible. 33% of residents are in poor to fair health. 35% of adults are obese. 31% are physically inactive.
Anthony George/Flickr
In Pope County, 29% of people are physically inactive. 30% of adults are obese,
Curtis Abert/Flickr
In Mason County, around 20% of adults smoke. 32% of adults are overweight. 28% of adults are inactive.
LouisvilleUSACE/Flickr
In Pulaski County, 33% of adults are obese. 28% of adults are physically inactive.
Eric Crowley/Flickr
22% of adults are in poor or fair health. 29% of adults are physically inactive. 31% of adults are obese.
David Wilson/Flickr
In Saline County, 27% of adults smoke. 32% of adults are obese. 31% of adults are physically inactive.
In Hardin County, 34% of adults are obese. 29% of adults are physically inactive.
Patrick Finnegan/Flickr
In Jefferson County, 20% of adults are in poor to fair health. 24% of adults smoke. 35% of adults are obese.
Doug Kerr/Flickr
29% of adults are physically inactive in Gallatin County. 31% of adults are obese.
Paul Sableman/Flickr
33% of adults are obese. 29% of adults are physically inactive.
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