Healthcare in Palos Heights, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.8%
9.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp 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
40.7%
Arthritis
30.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.0%
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
12.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
29.7%
Lack of Support
20.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.4%
Mobility
13.6%
Cognitive
10.0%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Palos Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Community Hospital | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Holy Cross Hospital | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Palos Heights has an obesity rate of 26.8%, which is 9.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% 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 2.0 out of 5.