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Illinois Ranked
Overall Child Well-Being in Illinois
In the 2020 KIDS COUNT Data Book, New England states hold two of the top three spots for overall child well-being. Massachusetts ranks first, followed by New Hampshire and Minnesota. Louisiana (48th), Mississippi (49th) and New Mexico (50th) are the three lowest-ranked states. A child’s chances of thriving depend not only on individual, family and community characteristics but also on the state in which she or he is born and raised. States vary in their wealth and other resources. Policy choices and investments also influence children’s chance for success.
Children in Poverty
Total in IL: 457,000
2010
2018
Children Whose Parents Lack Secure Employment
Total in IL: 723,000
2010
2018
Children Living in Households With A High Housing Cost Burden
Total in IL: 840,000
2010
2018
Teens Not in School and Not Working
Total in IL: 37,000
2010
2018
Education in Illinois
Young Children (Ages 3 and 4) Not in School
Total in IL: 139,000
2009-2011
2016-2018
Fourth-graders Not Proficient in Reading
Total in IL: N/A
2009
2019
Eighth-graders Not Proficient in Math
Total in IL: N/A
2009
2019
High School Students Not Graduating on Time
Total in IL: N/A
2010/11
2017/18
Health in Illinois
Low Birth-weight Babies
Total in IL: 12,370
2010
2018
Children Without Health Insurance
Total in IL: 102,000
2010
2018
Child and Teen Deaths Per 100,000
Total in IL: 729
2010
2018
Children and Teens Ages 10 To 17 Who Are Overweight or Obese
Total in IL: N/A
2016-2017
2017-2018
Family and Community in Illinois
Children in Single-parent Families
Total in IL: 929,000
2010
2018
Children in Families Where The Household Head Lacks A High School Diploma
Total in IL: 317,000
2010
2018
Children Living in High-poverty Areas
Total in IL: 268,000
2008-2012
2014-2018
Teen Births Per 1,000
Total in IL: 6,399
2010
2018
Source: Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2020 KIDS COUNT Data Book Interactive