Healthcare in Palos Heights, IL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

12.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.7%

Loneliness

29.7%

Lack of Support

20.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Palos Community Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Palos Community HospitalIn cityAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center4.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center6.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Ingalls Memorial Hospital8.2 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Holy Cross Hospital8.9 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5

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.