Kankakee County
IllinoisFIPS 17091
Pop. 107,5022 HospitalsSVI 0.72RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Kankakee County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.1% | 10.2% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 40.3% | 37.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.7% | 6.3% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.5 | 4.7 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,618.202 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
42
Primary Care Physicians
39.6 per 100k
151
NPs & PAs
142.5 per 100k
51
Dentists
482
Hospital Beds
4.5 per 1,000
$14,050.32
Medicare Per Capita
1873.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Kankakee County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.2% | — | |
| Obesity | 41.2% | — | |
| Depression | 21.4% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | — | |
| COPD | 8.6% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.1% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.2% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 23.2% | — | |
| Disability | 33.6% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 10.5% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.72
Socioeconomic Status0.57
Household Composition & Disability0.72
Minority Status & Language0.67
Housing Type & Transportation0.77
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 Kankakee County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Medical Center | Kankakee | 341 | |
| St. Mary's Hospital-kankakee | Kankakee | 182 |
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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.