Healthcare in Waukegan, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.2%
4.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.6%
5.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
21.3%
10.7pp 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
34.8%
Arthritis
19.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.9%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.6%
Loneliness
35.6%
Lack of Support
30.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.2%
Mobility
15.0%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
7.9%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
9.5%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.1 mi
Vista Medical Center East
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Medical Center East | 1.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lake Behavioral Hospital | 1.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| North Chicago Va Medical Center | 3.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Midwestern Region Med Center, Inc | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | 6.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Waukegan has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.6%, 5.9pp below the national average. About 21.3% of adults lack health insurance. 73.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.