Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
96/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.6 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.8%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
163
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.3%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.1 per 100K
Dentists
5.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
48.6
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 Monroe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.3% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.2% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 6.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.4% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 9.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.7% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.7% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Monroe 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
Monroe County Maintains Exceptionally Low 3.8% Uninsured Rate
Health data brief for Monroe County, Illinois.
Monroe County has an uninsured rate of 3.8%, which is one of the lowest in Illinois and significantly lower than the national average of 10%. General health reports are also distinct, as only 12.3% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a rate that is lower than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 79.6 years, which is nearly four years longer than the state average of 76.0 years and well above the national average of 77 years. Access to care includes 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 163 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both counts are lower than the national medians of 70 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. These numbers are based on reported data from the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Monroe 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 Monroe 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.