Marshall County Health Data
Marshall County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 17.1 per 100K
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 Marshall County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 38.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.3% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.0% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.3% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marshall County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Marshall County Records Primary Care Provider Ratios Below State Medians
Health data brief for Marshall County, Illinois.
Marshall County reports a primary care provider ratio of 17 per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This data point is mirrored by the mental health provider ratio, which also stands at 17 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, the county's life expectancy of 76.3 years is slightly higher than the Illinois state average of 76.0 years, though still below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.7%, which is lower than both the state average of 6.3% and the national average of 10%. Residents reporting poor or fair health represent 18.9% of the population, exceeding the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data to compare Marshall County with neighboring regions.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Marshall County, Illinois
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Marshall County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.