Healthcare in Paxton, IL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.2%

near the national average

Depression Rate

22.9%

0.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.1%

0.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

3.1pp 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

36.7%

Arthritis

28.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.5%

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

17.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.9%

Loneliness

33.0%

Lack of Support

24.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.4%

Mobility

14.0%

Cognitive

13.7%

Hearing

7.5%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

8.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.7 mi

Gibson Community Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Gibson Community Hospital	13.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center	23.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Carle Foundation Hospital	24.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Osf Heart Of Mary Medical Center	24.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
The Pavilion	24.9 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Paxton has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% 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 3.3 out of 5.