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Hospitals in Illinois

193 hospitals in 123 cities and 76 counties · Data as of 08/12/2026

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Hospitals in Illinois at a glance

  • Illinois has 193 hospitals, about 0.15 for every 10,000 residents.
  • That is about the same as the national rate (0.16 per 10,000).
  • It ranks 4th among the states by number of hospitals.
  • The largest group is Acute Care Hospitals (59%), ahead of Critical Access Hospitals and Psychiatric Hospitals.
  • 136 have a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.0 out of 5; 14 earned the top five stars.
  • Chicago (33), Elgin (3) and Rockford (3) have the most, 20% of the state total combined.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are in Illinois?
There are 193 hospitals in Illinois in our data as of 08/12/2026.
Which Illinois cities have the most hospitals?
Chicago (33), Elgin (3), Rockford (3), Springfield (3), Alton (2).
What is the highest-rated hospital in Illinois?
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital in Evanston have a 5-star Medicare star rating, the highest available.