Piatt County Health Data
Piatt County, Illinois
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 76.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
State avg 6.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
96
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.8%
State avg 17.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.7 per 100K
Dentists
6.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.0
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 Piatt County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Piatt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% | 38.7% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% | 32.0% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 23.3% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Piatt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.7% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% | 23.4% | 27.0% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Piatt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 75.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.5% | 60.5% | 57.3% | 7.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.6% | 70.6% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Piatt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 37.2% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Piatt 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
Piatt County Mental Health Provider Ratio Well Under National Median
Health data brief for Piatt County, Illinois.
Piatt County has 96 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is less than half the national median of 250 per 100,000. Access to primary care also measures lower than typical benchmarks, with 54 providers per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 70. Despite these provider ratios, other health metrics are higher than state and national figures. Life expectancy in the county is 78.4 years, which exceeds the Illinois state average of 76.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 5.1%, lower than the state average of 6.3% and roughly half the national average of 10%. About 13.8% of residents report poor or fair health, which is better than the national average of 17%. These figures describe the current state of local health resources and outcomes. Explore state-level data.
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.