Healthcare in Thornton, IL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.0%

5.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.5%

4.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.4%

0.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.1%

1.5pp 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

36.2%

Arthritis

25.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.8%

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

14.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.5%

Loneliness

32.8%

Lack of Support

25.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.9%

Mobility

13.0%

Cognitive

11.7%

Hearing

6.1%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.4%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.0 mi

Ingalls Memorial Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Ingalls Memorial Hospital	3.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights	5.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Community Hospital	6.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Franciscan Health Munster	6.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Roseland Community Hospital	8.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

Thornton has an obesity rate of 31.0%, which is 5.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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.