Ford County
IllinoisFIPS 17053
Pop. 13,5341 HospitalSVI 0.38RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Ford County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.6% | 10.2% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.0% | 37.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.6% | 6.3% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.2 | 4.7 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,100.9 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
8
Primary Care Physicians
60.4 per 100k
30
NPs & PAs
226.4 per 100k
8
Dentists
65
Hospital Beds
4.9 per 1,000
$11,269.96
Medicare Per Capita
2004.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Ford County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.6% | — | |
| Depression | 22.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | — | |
| COPD | 9.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.2% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.7% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 21.0% | — | |
| Disability | 33.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.1% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.38
Socioeconomic Status0.34
Household Composition & Disability0.57
Minority Status & Language0.25
Housing Type & Transportation0.43
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 Ford County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson Community Hospital | Gibson City | 25 | CAHRural |
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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.