Moultrie County Health Data
Moultrie County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
202
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.6 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.9
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 Moultrie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Moultrie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 38.7% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Moultrie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% | 23.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Moultrie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.6% | 75.6% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.3% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Moultrie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.2% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Moultrie 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
Moultrie County Uninsured Rate Surpasses Illinois State Average
Health data brief for Moultrie County, Illinois.
Moultrie County reports an uninsured rate of 8.7%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 6.3%, though it remains lower than the national average of 10%. Health outcomes include a life expectancy of 75.0 years, which is shorter than the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 17.1% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a figure that aligns with the national average of 17%. Regarding the medical workforce, Moultrie County has 28 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio of mental health providers is 202 per 100,000 people, which is below the national median of 250 per 100,000 residents. These findings are derived from data collected by the CDC and the Census Bureau. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Moultrie 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 Moultrie 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.