Boone County
IllinoisFIPS 17007
Boone County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Boone County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.6% | 10.2% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 39.5% | 37.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.7% | 6.3% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.3 | 4.7 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,935.22 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Boone County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.1% | — | |
| Depression | 22.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | — | |
| COPD | 7.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.7% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.4% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 21.2% | — | |
| Disability | 31.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 25.6% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | — | |
| Uninsured | 11.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
Boone County has no hospital. 25 of Illinois's counties are hospital deserts.
See all hospital deserts in IllinoisSocial Vulnerability Index
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Nearest Hospitals
Since Boone County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.
| Hospital | County | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javon Bea Hospital | Winnebago | 431 | 7 mi |
| Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institut | Winnebago | 65 | 9.8 mi |
| Saint Anthony Medical Center | Winnebago | 254 | 10 mi |
| Rockford Mun Tuberculosis Sanatorium | Winnebago | 44 | 12.1 mi |
| Mercy Harvard Hospital | McHenry | 25 | 13.3 mi |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.