Healthcare in North Chicago, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.8%
1.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.9%
4.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
5.6pp 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
25.4%
Arthritis
12.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
2.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.5%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.9%
Loneliness
40.6%
Lack of Support
32.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.9%
Mobility
10.2%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
4.0%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
0.5 mi
North Chicago Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Chicago Va Medical Center | 0.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Vista Medical Center East | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lake Behavioral Hospital | 2.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
North Chicago has an obesity rate of 34.8%, which is 1.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 16.2% of adults lack health insurance. 68.9% 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.