Effingham County
IllinoisFIPS 17049
Pop. 34,6681 HospitalSVI 0.21RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Effingham County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.9% | 10.2% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 35.5% | 37.1% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 4.9% | 6.3% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.8 | 4.7 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,573.049 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
31
Primary Care Physicians
90.3 per 100k
74
NPs & PAs
215.5 per 100k
54
Dentists
133
Hospital Beds
3.9 per 1,000
$10,517.23
Medicare Per Capita
1643.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Effingham County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 34.4% | — | |
| Depression | 22.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | — | |
| COPD | 8.0% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.3% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.6% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 18.6% | — | |
| Disability | 29.9% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 23.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.21
Socioeconomic Status0.05
Household Composition & Disability0.60
Minority Status & Language0.05
Housing Type & Transportation0.62
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Dental Health
Not Designated
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Effingham County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthonys Memorial Hospital | Effingham | 146 | Rural |
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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.