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How Is Illinois Doing? 2026 Data

Illinois has 21.67% AI usage (below the 24.45% national average), 6.9% food insecurity, and a 6.55% uninsured rate.

Census Pulse Metrics

AI Usage
21.67%
National avg: 24.45%
2.8 pts
Food Insecurity
6.9%
National avg: 7.01%
~ 0.1 pts
Expense Difficulty
82.67%
National avg: 80.39%
2.3 pts
Employment Rate
58.37%
National avg: 56.85%
1.5 pts
Uninsured Rate
6.55%
National avg: 7.67%
1.1 pts
Rent Behind
2.19%
National avg: 8.6%
6.4 pts

Demographics (ACS)

Median Income
$80,306
Median Rent
$1,238
Home Value
$263,300
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Bachelor's+
38.3%
Unemployment
4.7%

Health Indicators (CDC)

Obesity
34.1%
Diabetes
11.6%
Mental Health
19.8%
Physical Inactivity
23%
Health Score
61.2/100

State Rankings (out of 51)

AI Usage
#44
of 51
Food Insecurity
#20
of 51
Expense Difficulty
#37
of 51
Employment
#11
of 51
Uninsured
#20
of 51
Rent Behind
#9
of 51