Healthcare in Athens, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.9%
1.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.0%
0.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
35.2%
Arthritis
26.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.9%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.0%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
23.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.1%
Mobility
12.3%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
10.4 mi
Memorial Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Medical Center | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Andrew Mcfarland Mental Hlth Ctr | 14.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital | 22.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mason District Hospital | 28.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jacksonville Memorial Hospital | 30.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Athens has an obesity rate of 37.9%, which is 1.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.1% 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.