Mason County Health Data
Mason County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
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 Mason County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.4% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.3% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.8% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mason County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mason County Mental Health Provider Numbers Trail National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Mason County, Illinois.
Mason County reports 40 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider gap is a primary differentiator for the county compared to state and national statistics. Life expectancy in Mason County is 73.8 years, trailing both the Illinois average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, slightly above the state average of 6.3% but still lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.8% of the adult population reports poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. Primary care provider availability is 39 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for further context on these statistics.
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.