Healthcare in Alton, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.3%
8.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.7%
2.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
1.1pp 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
36.6%
Arthritis
30.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.8%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
28.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.8%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.6 mi
Alton Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Memorial Hospital | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Osf Saint Anthony'S Health Center | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Alton Mental Health Center | 2.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Gateway Regional Medical Center | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Anderson Hospital | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Alton has an obesity rate of 44.3%, which is 8.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.