Knox County Health Department
Knox County Health Department is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Illinois and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Galesburg. In 2025 it served 3,626 patients, up 16.9% from 3,101 in 2024. 13.9% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 18.6% across Illinois health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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3,626Patients served, 2025
13.9%of patients uninsured
66.0%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$990Total accrued cost per patient
$323Cost per visit
Knox County Health Department compared with Illinois and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Knox County Health Department | Illinois health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 36.6% | 31.9% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 7.1% | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 90.2% | 92.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 13.9% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 66.0% | 53.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 8.2% | 7.7% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 12.0% | 20.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $990 | $1,244 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $323 | $394 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 36.9% | 64.8% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 21.7% | 47.2% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 36.9% | 54.4% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 64.5% | 67.3% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 43.4% | 28.5% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 51.7% | 82.8% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 0.0% | 31.3% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 75.4% | 88.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 85.0% | 82.9% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 914 |
| Dental | 2,532 |
| Mental health | 605 |
| Total clinic visits | 11,108 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,626 | $990 | 13.9% | 66.0% |
| 2024 | 3,101 | $1,202 | 11.9% | 65.7% |
| 2023 | 3,129 | $1,192 | 6.1% | 69.0% |
| 2022 | 2,684 | $1,041 | 6.0% | 67.0% |
| 2021 | 3,045 | $862 | 6.7% | 70.6% |
| 2020 | 2,889 | $1,008 | 10.8% | 42.3% |
| 2019 | 4,356 | $667 | 13.4% | 71.9% |
| 2018 | 4,632 | $586 | 14.4% | 73.3% |
| 2017 | 4,508 | – | 16.8% | 73.8% |
| 2016 | 4,922 | $485 | 10.0% | 77.1% |
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