Jo Daviess County Health Data

Jo Daviess County, Illinois

CDC County Health Rankings

Health 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

MeasureJo DaviessState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity36.4%38.7%37.6%2.3 pts better than state
Diabetes9.0%10.2%11.2%1.2 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure30.0%32.0%33.5%2.0 pts better than state
Depression23.2%23.3%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureJo DaviessState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking13.9%15.5%16.3%1.6 pts better than state
Binge Drinking21.3%20.1%17.8%1.2 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity21.0%23.4%27.0%2.4 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureJo DaviessState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup75.3%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

MeasureJo DaviessState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress17.8%18.6%18.6%0.8 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration34.4%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Life expectancy

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.

Get Care in Jo Daviess 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.

Midwest Medical Center

ER
Not rated by CMS
(815) 777-1340
1 Medical Center Drive, Galena, IL 61036
Critical Access HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Private

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 Jo Daviess County, IL?
Jo Daviess County has a health score of 84/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #10 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 Jo Daviess County?
Life expectancy in Jo Daviess County is 79.9 years. The Illinois state average is 76.0 years, making Jo Daviess County above the state average.
How does Jo Daviess County health compare to the Illinois average?
Jo Daviess County's health score of 84/100 is above the Illinois average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 79.9 years vs. the state average of 76.0 years. The uninsured rate is 7.2% vs. 6.3% statewide.
What health factors affect Jo Daviess County?
Key health factors for Jo Daviess County include: life expectancy (79.9 years), uninsured rate (7.2%), and primary care physician access (46:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 110:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Jo Daviess County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 84/100 ("Excellent"), Jo Daviess County is one of the healthier counties in Illinois. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.9 years. 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Jo Daviess County healthier than the Illinois average?
Jo Daviess County's health score of 84/100 exceeds the Illinois average of 66/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Jo Daviess County has better primary care access (46:1 ratio) than the state average (47:1).

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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.