Healthcare in Palmer, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.5%
0.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
38.0%
Arthritis
30.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.0%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.1%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
23.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.7%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
13.0%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.5 mi
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorville Memorial Hospital | 9.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Pana Community Hospital | 16.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hillsboro Area Hospital | 22.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Francis Hospital | 24.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Andrew Mcfarland Mental Hlth Ctr | 24.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Palmer has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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 3.5 out of 5.