Healthcare in Wamac, IL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.4%

7.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.8%

1.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.0%

2.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.6%

near 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

37.4%

Arthritis

29.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.5%

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

20.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.8%

Loneliness

35.0%

Lack of Support

26.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.7%

Mobility

18.1%

Cognitive

18.1%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

6.8%

Self-Care

5.5%

Independent Living

11.6%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.4 mi

Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital -Centralia

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital -Centralia	1.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Salem Township Hospital	15.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Good Samaritan Regional Hlth Center	17.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Deaconess Illinois Crossroads	17.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Washington County Hospital	18.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Wamac has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.