Healthcare in South Chicago Heights, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.7%
0.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.4%
3.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
19.9%
9.3pp above 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
35.2%
Arthritis
23.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.5%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.4%
Loneliness
36.6%
Lack of Support
30.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.0%
Mobility
17.4%
Cognitive
17.2%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
8.2%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
11.1%
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
2.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.7 mi
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights | 3.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Dyer | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Community Hospital | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Franciscan Health Munster | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Ingalls Memorial Hospital | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
South Chicago Heights has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 19.9% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% 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 2.2 out of 5.