Healthcare in Benson, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.4%
2.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
28.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.7%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
33.7%
Lack of Support
24.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.3%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.6%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.4 mi
Carle Eureka Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carle Eureka Hospital | 12.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Carle Bromenn Medical Center | 24.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Saint James Hospital | 26.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| St Joseph Medical Center | 26.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Proctor Hospital | 33.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Benson has an obesity rate of 38.4%, which is 2.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% 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 2.5 out of 5.