Healthcare in DeKalb, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.3%
1.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.9%
2.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
1.4pp 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
30.5%
Arthritis
20.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.7%
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
20.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
37.1%
Lack of Support
27.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.2%
Mobility
12.2%
Cognitive
18.2%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.1 mi
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Rochelle Community Hospital | 16.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Valley West Community Hospital | 20.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital | 21.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Presence Mercy Medical Center | 22.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
DeKalb has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 12.0% 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 4.0 out of 5.