Healthcare in Hammond, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.4%
near the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
37.2%
Arthritis
28.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.8%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.2%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.5%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.6 mi
Kirby Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Medical Center | 15.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Marys Hospital | 17.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital | 22.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center | 25.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| The Pavilion | 28.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Hammond has an obesity rate of 36.4%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% 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 2.0 out of 5.