Healthcare in Highwood, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.2%
near the national average
Depression Rate
18.3%
5.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.3%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
4.6pp above 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
36.2%
Arthritis
21.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.7%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.3%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.4%
Mobility
13.0%
Cognitive
13.3%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.4 mi
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| North Chicago Va Medical Center | 8.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | 9.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Vista Medical Center East | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lake Behavioral Hospital | 10.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Highwood has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 18.3%, 5.2pp below the national average. About 15.2% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% 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 3.8 out of 5.