Healthcare in Elmwood Park, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.7%
6.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.5%
1.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
1.7pp 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
35.3%
Arthritis
22.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.3%
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
14.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
24.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.4%
Mobility
11.9%
Cognitive
12.3%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.1%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
1.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.5 mi
Shriners Hospital For Children
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospital For Children | 0.5 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Community First Medical Center | 1.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Chicago Read Mental Health Center | 1.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| West Suburban Medical Center | 2.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | — |
| Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Elmwood Park has an obesity rate of 29.7%, which is 6.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.3 out of 5.