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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Macoupin County, IL?
Macoupin County has a health score of 61/100, rated "Average." It ranks #63 out of 102 counties in Illinois (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Macoupin County?
Life expectancy in Macoupin County is 75.1 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Macoupin County below the state average.
How does Macoupin County health compare to the Illinois average?
Macoupin County's health score of 61/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 75.1 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.5% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Macoupin County?
Key health factors for Macoupin County include: life expectancy (75.1 years), uninsured rate (6.5%), and primary care physician access (25:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 86:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Macoupin County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 61/100 ("Average"), Macoupin County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.1 years. 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Macoupin County?
Macoupin County's health score of 61/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.