Moultrie County Health Data

Moultrie County, Illinois

CDC County Health Rankings

Health 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

MeasureMoultrieState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity38.4%38.7%37.6%near state average
Diabetes9.5%10.2%11.2%0.7 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure31.2%32.0%33.5%0.8 pts better than state
Depression25.0%23.3%24.1%1.7 pts worse than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureMoultrieState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking16.4%15.5%16.3%0.9 pts worse than state
Binge Drinking20.7%20.1%17.8%0.6 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity23.2%23.4%27.0%near state average

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureMoultrieState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup74.6%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

MeasureMoultrieState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress19.4%18.6%18.6%0.8 pts worse than state
Short Sleep Duration36.2%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Uninsured rate

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.

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.

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 Moultrie County, IL?
Moultrie County has a health score of 56/100, rated "Average." It ranks #80 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 Moultrie County?
Life expectancy in Moultrie County is 75.0 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Moultrie County below the state average.
How does Moultrie County health compare to the Illinois average?
Moultrie County's health score of 56/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 75.0 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 8.7% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Moultrie County?
Key health factors for Moultrie County include: life expectancy (75.0 years), uninsured rate (8.7%), and primary care physician access (28:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 202:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Moultrie County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 56/100 ("Average"), Moultrie County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.0 years. 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Moultrie County?
Moultrie County's health score of 56/100 is below the Illinois average of 66/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.