Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.2%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.2 per 100K
Dentists
7.1
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 Montgomery County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 38.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 32.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.5% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.2% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.1% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montgomery County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Montgomery County Life Expectancy Shorter Than State Average
Health data brief for Montgomery County, Illinois.
Life expectancy in Montgomery County is 74.1 years, which is nearly two years shorter than the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. This metric is accompanied by a poor or fair health rate of 19.2%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Regarding health coverage, 6.7% of residents are uninsured, slightly exceeding the Illinois state average of 6.3% but remaining below the national average of 10%. Access to professional medical services includes 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 83 per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics reflect the current healthcare resource levels across the county. Explore state-level data.
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.