Healthcare in Ford Heights, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.3%
5.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.1%
6.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.5%
5.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
near 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
33.7%
Arthritis
25.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.8%
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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.1%
Loneliness
39.6%
Lack of Support
35.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.9%
Mobility
18.9%
Cognitive
15.4%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
11.4%
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
4.8 mi
Franciscan Health Dyer
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Health Dyer | 4.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Community Hospital | 4.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Munster | 4.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Ford Heights has an obesity rate of 41.3%, which is 5.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.1%, 6.4pp below the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.3% 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.