Massac County Health Data
Massac County, Illinois
Health Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 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
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
403
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Massac County, Illinois
Massac County faces health challenges
At 73.5 years, Massac County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 78.3 years by 4.8 years. The county's 19.3% poor or fair health rate exceeds the national average of 18%, signaling above-average health struggles.
Well below Illinois health outcomes
Massac County's 73.5-year life expectancy ranks among the lowest in Illinois, falling 2.5 years below the state average of 76.0. The 6.5% uninsured rate roughly matches the state average of 6.3%, suggesting structural health challenges beyond coverage gaps.
Severe primary care gap
Massac County's 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents represent a critical shortage compared to neighbors like Madison County (48) and Marion County (35). Mental health capacity is a bright spot at 403 providers per 100,000, far exceeding regional peers.
Limited providers threaten health access
With only 22 primary care providers per 100,000 and a 6.5% uninsured rate, Massac County residents face significant barriers to preventive care. The resulting 19.3% poor/fair health rate and 73.5-year life expectancy reflect the toll of limited access.
Coverage is critical here
Massac County's 6.5% uninsured rate—roughly 1,100 uninsured residents—is especially problematic given the county's provider shortage. Get covered immediately at Healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to maximize your access to the county's limited resources.
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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.