Carroll County

IllinoisFIPS 17015

Pop. 15,7020 HospitalsSVI 0.23RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Carroll County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricCarroll CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence9.9%10.2%
Adult Obesity36.0%37.1%
Uninsured Rate7.6%6.3%
PCPs per 10K1.94.7
Premature Death (YPLL)8,315.994

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

3
Primary Care Physicians
19.3 per 100k
5
NPs & PAs
32.2 per 100k
5
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$10,827.34
Medicare Per Capita
1696.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorCarroll CountyState Avg 
Diabetes13.6%
Obesity39.5%
Depression21.4%
Frequent Mental Distress16.6%
COPD9.3%
Current Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease8.3%
Stroke4.2%
High Blood Pressure40.0%
Poor General Health21.4%
Disability33.3%
No Leisure Physical Activity26.1%
Binge Drinking17.7%
Uninsured8.9%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Carroll County has no hospital. 25 of Illinois's counties are hospital deserts.

See all hospital deserts in Illinois

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.23
Socioeconomic Status0.33
Household Composition & Disability0.11
Minority Status & Language0.31
Housing Type & Transportation0.35

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Carroll County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Morrison Community HospitalWhiteside2518.2 mi
Fhn Memorial HospitalStephenson20321.4 mi
Cgh Medical CenterWhiteside9822 mi
Osf Saint Katharine Medical CenterLee8027.7 mi
Midwest Medical CenterJo Daviess1933.1 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.