Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Illinois
Health Score
55/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Montgomery County, Illinois
Montgomery faces significant health challenges
Life expectancy in Montgomery County is just 74.1 years, more than two years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Nearly one-fifth (19.2%) of residents report poor or fair health, indicating widespread health struggles.
Below state average on all measures
Montgomery's 74.1-year life expectancy falls 1.9 years below Illinois' state average of 76.0 years. The county ranks among the lowest-performing in the state for both longevity and self-reported health status.
Struggling compared to nearby counties
Montgomery lags all neighboring counties, with life expectancy 3.6 years below Monroe County and 4.2 years below Menard County. The county faces the highest poor/fair health rate (19.2%) in this eight-county comparison.
Higher uninsured rates, limited access
At 6.7% uninsured, Montgomery exceeds both the state average (6.3%) and most neighbors, leaving more residents without coverage. While primary care providers (39 per 100K) are adequate, gaps in mental health capacity (83 per 100K) and broader health infrastructure challenge residents seeking care.
Coverage is your lifeline
With higher uninsured rates and lower life expectancy, ensuring your family has comprehensive insurance is critical. Visit healthcare.gov today to explore plans and enroll—don't let affordability concerns stop you from getting covered.
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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.