Mason County Health Data

Mason County, Illinois

Health Score

61/100

Average

Life Expectancy

73.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.8 yr

State avg 76.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

State avg 6.3%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

39

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

40

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Mason County, Illinois

Mason County trails national health benchmarks

Mason County's 73.8-year life expectancy falls 4.5 years short of the U.S. average of 78.3 years. With 16.8% of residents in poor or fair health, the county performs slightly better than the national average of 18%.

Significantly below Illinois average

At 73.8 years, Mason County's life expectancy lags the state average of 76.0 years by 2.2 years, indicating below-average health status. The 6.6% uninsured rate marginally exceeds Illinois's 6.3%, suggesting insurance access alone is not addressing health disparities.

Mid-range provider availability

Mason County's 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents fall between Marion County (35) and Madison County (48). Mental health capacity is limited at 40 providers per 100,000, making specialist access challenging for residents.

Insurance and access barriers compound

Mason County's 6.6% uninsured rate and 39 primary care providers per 100,000 both present moderate barriers to care. The county's 16.8% poor/fair health rate and 73.8-year life expectancy reflect a health system stretched thin.

Prioritize getting covered now

Mason County's 6.6% uninsured rate leaves roughly 1,200 residents without health protection. Check your coverage today at Healthcare.gov or contact the Mason County health department to ensure you have access to the limited providers available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Mason County, IL?
Mason County has a health score of 61/100, rated "Average." It ranks #65 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 Mason County?
Life expectancy in Mason County is 73.8 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Mason County below the state average.
How does Mason County health compare to the Illinois average?
Mason County's health score of 61/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 73.8 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Mason County?
Key health factors for Mason County include: life expectancy (73.8 years), uninsured rate (6.6%), and primary care physician access (39:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 40:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Mason County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 61/100 ("Average"), Mason County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.8 years. 6.6% 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 Mason County?
Mason 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.