Healthcare in Gays, IL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.2%

3.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.3%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.4%

1.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.1%

1.5pp 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

40.6%

Arthritis

32.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.5%

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

17.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.3%

Loneliness

33.9%

Lack of Support

26.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.0%

Mobility

17.2%

Cognitive

15.2%

Hearing

8.5%

Vision

5.4%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

9.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.6 mi

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center	6.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc	16.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital	23.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Pana Community Hospital	32.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
St Marys Hospital	33.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

Gays has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% 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 2.0 out of 5.