Menard County Health Data
Menard County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.2%
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 Menard County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Menard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Menard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Menard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Menard | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Menard County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Menard County Uninsured Rate Significantly Below National Average
Health data brief for Menard County, Illinois.
Menard County reports an uninsured rate of 4.8%, which is notably lower than the Illinois state average of 6.3% and represents less than half the national average of 10%. While insurance coverage is high, medical provider ratios are lower than national medians. The county has 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health services follow a similar trend, with 50 providers per 100,000 people, significantly fewer than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In terms of health outcomes, the life expectancy in Menard County is 78.3 years, which is longer than the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 16.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure slightly lower than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Menard County, Illinois
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Menard County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.