Healthcare in Vernon, IL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.0%

near the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.1%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.6%

5.0pp 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

39.9%

Arthritis

31.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.7%

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

15.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

30.6%

Lack of Support

22.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.9%

Mobility

14.5%

Cognitive

12.1%

Hearing

8.5%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

7.6%

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

11.1 mi

Fayette County Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Fayette County Hospital	11.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Salem Township Hospital	14.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Hshs Holy Family Hospital Inc	19.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital -Centralia	20.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
St Josephs Hospital	26.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Vernon has an obesity rate of 36.0%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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 3.3 out of 5.