Healthcare in West Frankfort, IL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.6%

7.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.3%

1.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.1%

3.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.5%

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

38.3%

Arthritis

32.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.6%

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

20.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.3%

Loneliness

34.7%

Lack of Support

25.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

39.2%

Mobility

20.5%

Cognitive

18.4%

Hearing

9.6%

Vision

7.5%

Self-Care

6.0%

Independent Living

12.7%

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

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.4 mi

Franklin Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Franklin Hospital	7.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Herrin Hospital	7.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Marion Il Va Medical Center	13.0 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	3/5	✓
Heartland Regional Medical Center	13.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale	18.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

West Frankfort has an obesity rate of 43.6%, which is 7.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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 2.3 out of 5.