Healthcare in Equality, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.5%
5.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
40.1%
Arthritis
33.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.0%
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
18.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
24.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.1%
Mobility
18.8%
Cognitive
15.8%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.7%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.4 mi
Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations | 9.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Harrisburg Medical Center | 10.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hardin County General Hospital & Clinic | 21.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Methodist Hospital Union County | 24.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hamilton Memorial Hospital | 25.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Equality has an obesity rate of 41.5%, which is 5.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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 2.5 out of 5.