Healthcare in Alden, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.8%
1.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.1%
1.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.2%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
39.4%
Arthritis
33.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.7%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.1%
Loneliness
32.1%
Lack of Support
22.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.1%
Mobility
14.9%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.3 mi
Mercy Harvard Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Harvard Hospital | 5.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Walworth Hospital & Medical Center | 7.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northwestern Medicine Mchenry | 14.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Aurora Lakeland Medical Center | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mercyhealth Hospital & Physician Clinic-Crystal La | 18.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Alden has an obesity rate of 34.8%, which is 1.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.3 out of 5.