Healthcare in Des Plaines, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.8%
9.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.8%
4.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.8%
1.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
36.7%
Arthritis
23.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
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
13.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.8%
Loneliness
32.8%
Lack of Support
25.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.7%
Mobility
11.9%
Cognitive
11.3%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.3 mi
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Behavioral Hospital | 1.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northwest Community Hospital 1 | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1 | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Des Plaines has an obesity rate of 26.8%, which is 9.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 10.0% 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 4.0 out of 5.