Jo Daviess County Health Data
Jo Daviess County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.6 per 100K
Dentists
9.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.1
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 Jo Daviess County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jo Daviess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.2% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jo Daviess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jo Daviess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.8% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 5.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.2% | 70.6% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jo Daviess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.4% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jo Daviess 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
Jo Daviess County Life Expectancy Surpasses State and National Averages
Health data brief for Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
Residents of Jo Daviess County have a life expectancy of 79.9 years. This lifespan is longer than the Illinois average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also shows a lower percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health at 14.5%, compared to 17% nationally. Regarding insurance, 7.2% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than the Illinois average of 6.3% but lower than the national average of 10%. Provider ratios show 46 primary care physicians and 110 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. These figures represent the verified clinical workforce data for the region. 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.