Stephenson County
IllinoisFIPS 17177
Pop. 44,6301 HospitalSVI 0.52RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Stephenson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.5% | 10.2% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 42.1% | 37.1% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.5% | 6.3% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.8 | 4.7 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,373.192 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
19
Primary Care Physicians
44.1 per 100k
33
NPs & PAs
76.6 per 100k
24
Dentists
100
Hospital Beds
2.3 per 1,000
$11,070.44
Medicare Per Capita
1581.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Stephenson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 41.4% | — | |
| Depression | 22.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | — | |
| COPD | 9.5% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.3% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 22.4% | — | |
| Disability | 34.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 27.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.52
Socioeconomic Status0.47
Household Composition & Disability0.66
Minority Status & Language0.51
Housing Type & Transportation0.45
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Hospitals in Stephenson County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fhn Memorial Hospital | Freeport | 203 | 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.