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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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.