Massac County Health Data
Massac County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.3%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.5 per 100K
Dentists
7.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.3
per 100K residents
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 Massac County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Massac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.6% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Massac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Massac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.7% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Massac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Massac County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Massac County Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Massac County, Illinois.
Massac County features a mental health provider ratio of 403 per 100,000 residents, which is notably higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the county's primary care provider ratio of 22 per 100,000 residents is significantly lower than the national median of 70. The life expectancy for county residents is 73.5 years, which is below the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Poor or fair health is reported by 19.3% of the adult population, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Massac County is 6.5%, slightly above the state average of 6.3% but lower than the national norm of 10%. Explore state-level data for additional metrics on Illinois provider availability.
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.