Moultrie County Health Data

Moultrie County, Illinois

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

Data Story

About Health in Moultrie County, Illinois

Moultrie life expectancy trails significantly

Moultrie County residents have a life expectancy of just 75.0 years, more than 1.4 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 17.1% reporting poor or fair health, the county shows moderate health challenges.

Below Illinois average across metrics

Moultrie's 75.0-year life expectancy falls 1.0 year below Illinois' state average of 76.0 years. The county ranks among the lower-performing in the state for longevity.

Trailing most comparable counties

Moultrie's 75.0-year life expectancy ranks near the bottom regionally, ahead only of Montgomery County (74.1). The county's 8.7% uninsured rate is the highest among all eight counties in this analysis.

Highest uninsured rate, modest provider access

At 8.7% uninsured, Moultrie exceeds the state average of 6.3% by a wide margin, leaving many residents without coverage. With 28 primary care providers per 100,000—the lowest in this set—combined with strong mental health capacity (202 per 100K), the county shows uneven care infrastructure.

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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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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.