Kane County
IllinoisFIPS 17089
Pop. 516,5228 HospitalsSVI 0.51RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Kane County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.0% | 10.2% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 37.3% | 37.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 9.4% | 6.3% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.0 | 4.7 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,046.199 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
205
Primary Care Physicians
39.8 per 100k
618
NPs & PAs
120.0 per 100k
394
Dentists
1,333
Hospital Beds
2.6 per 1,000
$13,464.63
Medicare Per Capita
1786.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Kane County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.4% | — | |
| Obesity | 35.7% | — | |
| Depression | 19.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.5% | — | |
| COPD | 5.6% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 11.3% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 2.9% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 19.0% | — | |
| Disability | 26.6% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 24.0% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 13.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.51
Socioeconomic Status0.48
Household Composition & Disability0.50
Minority Status & Language0.83
Housing Type & Transportation0.34
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Kane County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin | 255 | |
| Elgin Mental Health Center | Elgin | 582 | |
| Kane Co Springbrook Sanatorium | Aurora | 57 | |
| Mercy Medical Center | Aurora | 315 | |
| Mooseheart Hosp | Mooseheart | 43 | |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital | Geneva | 118 | |
| Rush Copley Medical Center | Aurora | 210 | |
| Saint Joseph Hospital-elgin | Elgin | 277 |
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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.