De Witt County Health Data
De Witt County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.6 per 100K
Dentists
6.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.9
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 De Witt County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | De Witt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 23.3% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | De Witt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 15.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% | 20.1% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | De Witt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.0% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | De Witt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 37.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare De Witt County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
De Witt County Primary Care Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for De Witt County, Illinois.
De Witt County has 33 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also reports a mental health provider ratio of 65 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.7%, lower than the Illinois state average of 6.3% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in De Witt County is 75.1 years, which is lower than the state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 16.4% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. 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.