Macoupin County Health Data
Macoupin County, Illinois
Health Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Macoupin County, Illinois
Macoupin trails national health standards
At 75.1 years, Macoupin County's life expectancy falls 1.3 years short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 18.3% poor/fair health, residents report health challenges comparable to or slightly below national trends.
Below Illinois average life expectancy
Macoupin County's 75.1-year life expectancy trails Illinois's state average of 76.0 years, positioning it in the lower-performing tier of state counties. This gap reflects persistent health challenges in the community.
Lowest primary care access in group
At just 25 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Macoupin County has the lowest primary care access of all eight counties analyzed. With 86 mental health providers, it faces a stark primary-care shortage that forces many residents to seek care outside the county.
Critical shortage of primary providers
Though 6.5% uninsured rate is only slightly above average, Macoupin's severe shortage of primary care providers (25 per 100K) means residents struggle to find family doctors for routine checkups. This daily reality of limited access can delay diagnosis and treatment of preventable conditions.
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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.