Healthcare in Oak Forest, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.0%
7.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.7%
2.2pp below 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
34.5%
Arthritis
22.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.3%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
25.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.2%
Mobility
11.0%
Cognitive
12.1%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.9%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.3 mi
Palos Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Community Hospital | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights | 6.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Oak Forest has an obesity rate of 29.0%, which is 7.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% 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 2.2 out of 5.