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Illinois

State Office of Rural Health

Illinois Center for Rural Health

Phone: 217.782.1624

Serves as the State Office of Rural Health (SORH) for Illinois and works to improve access to primary healthcare in rural and underserved areas in the state. Provides consultation and technical assistance to community-based organizations, serves as an information clearinghouse on rural health issues, and administers scholarship programs for students in the health professions.
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Illinois Nonmetro Population

12,694,798
Estimated population
1,615,681 (12.7%)
People living in nonmetro areas
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year estimate

Illinois Rural Healthcare Facilities

56
Critical Access Hospitals
0
Rural Emergency Hospitals
280
Rural Health Clinics
120
Federally Qualified Health Centers*
22
Short Term/PPS Hospitals*
Illinois Rural Healthcare Facilities map
*Sites according to HRSA Data Warehouse (January 2026), showing only locations outside of U.S. Census Bureau Urban Areas with a population of 50,000 or more

Selected Social Determinants of Health for Rural Illinois

Last Updated: 7/20/2026
Last Reviewed: 11/7/2025