Jo Daviess County Health Data
Jo Daviess County, Illinois
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
Data Story
About Health in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Jo Daviess County outpaces national average
With a life expectancy of 79.9 years, Jo Daviess County residents live nearly 1 year longer than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. Only 14.5% report poor or fair health, beating the national average of 12% by a slim margin.
Strong health outcomes statewide
Jo Daviess County's 79.9-year life expectancy significantly exceeds Illinois's 76.0-year state average by roughly 4 years, placing it among the state's healthiest counties. This upper-tier performance holds even as the uninsured rate sits slightly above state average at 7.2%.
Among Illinois's healthiest counties
Jo Daviess ranks among the state's top performers, with a 79.9-year life expectancy that trails only Kendall County (80.5 years) in the wider region. The county's 14.5% poor/fair health rate is among the region's best.
Higher uninsured rate despite good health
Despite excellent health outcomes, 7.2% of Jo Daviess County residents lack insurance—above the state average of 6.3%—suggesting coverage gaps among otherwise healthy populations. Primary care providers (46 per 100,000) are modest, and mental health services (110 per 100,000) are limited.
Close the coverage gap
Jo Daviess County's uninsured rate indicates room for improvement in health coverage. Reach out to local health clinics or check marketplace plans to ensure all residents have protection against unexpected medical costs.
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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.