Healthcare in River Forest, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.7%
11.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.1%
3.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
5.5pp 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
34.3%
Arthritis
21.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.3%
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
12.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
19.8%
Mobility
8.3%
Cognitive
8.8%
Hearing
4.8%
Vision
2.7%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
4.9%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
West Suburban Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Suburban Medical Center | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | — |
| Loyola University Medical Center | 1.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Aeries Healthcare Of Illinois, Inc., Dba Riveredge Hospital | 1.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | 2.0 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Rush Oak Park Hospital | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
River Forest has an obesity rate of 24.7%, which is 11.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 5.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.