Healthcare in Chester, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.2%
7.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
4.7pp above 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
34.9%
Arthritis
24.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.0%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
32.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.4%
Mobility
15.7%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.4 mi
Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital | 2.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sparta Community Hospital | 14.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Perry | 15.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | 21.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pinckneyville Community Hospital | 25.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Chester has an obesity rate of 43.2%, which is 7.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 15.3% of adults lack health insurance. 74.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.