Illinois Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Illinois
Universe
12,522,058
Total Uninsured
858,493
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Illinois
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured3.5%
Female Uninsured3.1%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured13.8%
Female Uninsured9.3%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured10.2%
Female Uninsured7.9%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.9%
Female Uninsured0.8%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 858,493 | 6.9% |
| 2023 | 870,603 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | 882,918 | 7.0% |
| 2021 | 885,820 | 7.0% |
| 2020 | 854,433 | 6.8% |
| 2019 | 859,612 | 6.8% |
| 2018 | 928,612 | 7.3% |
| 2017 | 1,079,822 | 8.5% |
| 2016 | 1,233,486 | 9.7% |
| 2015 | 1,398,635 | 11.0% |
| 2014 | 1,563,887 | 12.3% |
| 2013 | 1,646,762 | 13.0% |
| 2012 | 1,632,053 | 12.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 6.9% of the population in Illinois does not have health insurance coverage.
In Illinois, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 13.8%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 6.9%.