Morgan County Health Data

Morgan County, Illinois

CDC County Health Rankings

Health 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

MeasureMorganState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity40.3%38.7%37.6%1.6 pts worse than state
Diabetes10.3%10.2%11.2%near state average
High Blood Pressure33.0%32.0%33.5%1.0 pts worse than state
Depression23.6%23.3%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureMorganState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking16.3%15.5%16.3%0.8 pts worse than state
Binge Drinking20.1%20.1%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity23.5%23.4%27.0%near state average

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureMorganState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup75.7%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

MeasureMorganState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress18.9%18.6%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration38.5%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Poor/fair health rate

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.

Get Care in Morgan 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.

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital

ER
Not rated by CMS
(217) 245-9551
1600 W Walnut St, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Critical Access HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Morgan County, IL?
Morgan County has a health score of 66/100, rated "Average." It ranks #51 out of 102 counties in Illinois (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Morgan County?
Life expectancy in Morgan County is 76.1 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Morgan County above the state average.
How does Morgan County health compare to the Illinois average?
Morgan County's health score of 66/100 is above the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 76.1 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Morgan County?
Key health factors for Morgan County include: life expectancy (76.1 years), uninsured rate (6.0%), and primary care physician access (46:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 131:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Morgan County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 66/100 ("Average"), Morgan County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.1 years. 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Morgan County healthier than the Illinois average?
Morgan County's health score of 66/100 exceeds the Illinois average of 66/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Morgan County has better primary care access (46:1 ratio) than the state average (47:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.