Macon County Health Data
Macon County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
186
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 88.8 per 100K
Dentists
10.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.6
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Macon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.6% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.3% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Macon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.9% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Macon County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Macon County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Figures
Health data brief for Macon County, Illinois.
Macon County reports a life expectancy of 74.6 years, which is shorter than the Illinois average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. While longevity metrics trail, the county's uninsured rate of 5.4% is lower than the state average of 6.3% and the national 10% average. Macon County has 89 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70, though its mental health provider ratio of 186 per 100,000 is lower than the national median of 250. Additionally, 18.6% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These statistics summarize the county's relative position in state and national health data. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.