Healthcare in Mechanicsburg, IL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.5%

2.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.6%

0.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.2%

1.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

4.0pp 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

35.0%

Arthritis

26.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.0%

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

17.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.6%

Loneliness

33.0%

Lack of Support

23.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.6%

Mobility

12.1%

Cognitive

12.9%

Hearing

6.6%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

7.4%

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

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.9 mi

Andrew Mcfarland Mental Hlth Ctr

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Andrew Mcfarland Mental Hlth Ctr11.9 miPsychiatric
Memorial Medical Center12.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Taylorville Memorial Hospital17.7 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5
Decatur Memorial Hospital23.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital23.8 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5

Mechanicsburg has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% 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.