Macoupin County Health Data
Macoupin County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.3%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.8 per 100K
Dentists
2.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.2
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 Macoupin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Macoupin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.5% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Macoupin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Macoupin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.8% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Macoupin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.0% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Macoupin County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Macoupin County Faces Low Mental Health Provider Availability
Health data brief for Macoupin County, Illinois.
Macoupin County has 86 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, roughly one-third of the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio is also lower than the national median of 70, with 25 providers per 100,000 people. Life expectancy in the county is 75.1 years, which is less than the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.5%, slightly above the state's 6.3% but below the national 10% average. Furthermore, 18.3% of residents report their health as poor or fair, compared to the national average of 17%. These data points reflect health coverage and professional accessibility as recorded in federal reporting systems. Explore state-level data.
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.