Healthcare in Alexander, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.7%
5.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.6%
1.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
3.0pp 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
40.4%
Arthritis
32.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.4%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.9%
Mobility
16.4%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
8.8%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.8 mi
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Memorial Hospital | 9.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Andrew Mcfarland Mental Hlth Ctr | 21.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Memorial Medical Center | 22.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Carlinville Area Hospital | 31.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital | 35.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Alexander has an obesity rate of 41.7%, which is 5.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.