Healthcare in Forest Lake, IL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.7%

5.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.0%

4.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.0%

2.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.9%

5.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.6%

Arthritis

22.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

12.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.0%

Loneliness

27.4%

Lack of Support

19.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

19.2%

Mobility

8.6%

Cognitive

8.9%

Hearing

5.0%

Vision

2.8%

Self-Care

2.2%

Independent Living

4.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.2 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.3 mi

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital7.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Advocate Condell Medical Center7.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital9.7 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5✓
Northwest Community Hospital 110.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
St Alexius Medical Center11.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓

Forest Lake has an obesity rate of 30.7%, which is 5.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 4.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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 4.2 out of 5.