Calhoun County
IllinoisFIPS 17013
Calhoun County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Calhoun County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.8% | 10.2% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.6% | 37.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.4% | 6.3% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.3 | 4.7 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,813.619 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Calhoun County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 35.2% | — | |
| Depression | 21.4% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | — | |
| COPD | 7.9% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.1% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.6% | — | |
| Disability | 30.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 22.1% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 6.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
Calhoun 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.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Nearest Hospitals
Since Calhoun County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.
| Hospital | County | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital | Greene | 25 | 16.4 mi |
| Jersey Community Hospital | Jersey | 67 | 17.8 mi |
| Illini Community Hospital | Pike | 25 | 31.6 mi |
| Alton Memorial Hospital | Madison | 222 | 32.9 mi |
| Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center | Madison | 296 | 32.9 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.