Healthcare in Chicago Heights, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.1%
2.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.7%
4.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.4%
3.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.0%
7.4pp 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
34.3%
Arthritis
23.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.4%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.7%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
31.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.1%
Mobility
17.6%
Cognitive
16.3%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
8.4%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
2.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.8 mi
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Dyer | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Community Hospital | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Munster | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Chicago Heights has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 18.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% 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 2.2 out of 5.