Healthcare in Forrest, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
22.4%
1.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near 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
37.5%
Arthritis
28.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.2%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.4%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
24.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.3%
Mobility
14.0%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
8.2%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.5 mi
Saint James Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint James Hospital | 14.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Gibson Community Hospital | 19.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carle Bromenn Medical Center | 32.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Iroquois Memorial Hospital | 35.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Joseph Medical Center | 36.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Forrest has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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 2.8 out of 5.