Morgan County Health Data
Morgan County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
131
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.4%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.0 per 100K
Dentists
6.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.6
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 Morgan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.6% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.4% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.0% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Morgan 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
Poor Health Rate in Morgan County Higher Than National Average
Health data brief for Morgan County, Illinois.
In Morgan County, 18.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.1 years, matching the Illinois state average of 76.0 years but trailing the national average of 77 years. Insurance data shows that 6.0% of the population is uninsured, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 6.3% and the national average of 10%. When looking at medical providers, the county has 46 primary care providers per 100,000 people and 131 mental health providers per 100,000 people. Both ratios are lower than the national medians, which stand at 70 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This data originates from the CDC and the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.