Healthcare in Wheeling, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.4%
8.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.2%
5.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
1.9pp 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
35.3%
Arthritis
21.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.7%
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
13.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.2%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
26.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.6%
Mobility
11.5%
Cognitive
11.7%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Behavioral Hospital | 5.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northwest Community Hospital 1 | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | 7.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1 | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Wheeling has an obesity rate of 27.4%, which is 8.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.2%, 5.3pp below the national average. About 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% 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 4.3 out of 5.