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Population:

27,601

South Chicago is where the Blues Brothers Movie takes place. It was also known for its steel mills, which were a very crucial part of its identity during the latter part of the 20th century.1 The main tourist attraction is the 95th Street bridge and the Calumet Fisheries seafood stand.1

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Community Profile

00–04 05–14 15–24 25–34 35–44 45–54 55–64 65–74 75–84 85–94

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16% 16%

13% 12% 13 %

11%

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12% Chicago: 6%

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Race and Ethnicity Sex

Female

Male

56%

44%White Asian or Pacific Islander

Black

2%

<1% Hispanic/Latinx

21%

76%

Who lives here?2

Commercial Avenue

Population change:3

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Social Determinants of Health2

Economic Factors

Median household income

$27,692 Chicago: $53,006

Unemployment

22%

31%

44% of households spend 30% or more of their

annual income on housing costs

Physical Factors

Per 100,000 Population

62% 27% of housing

units are vacant

26+31+15+20+8+A High school or equivalent

Some college— no degree

Less than high school

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree or

higher

31%

26%

20%

7%

15%

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8,532

4,491

Chicago

South Chicago

45% 39% of households are receiving food stamps

57% of households are at risk for food

insecurity6

19%

8%

Chicago

South Chicago

Chicago

South Chicago

Violent crime incidents7

Population living in poverty4

Education5

of children are living in poverty4

of adults report that they feel safe in their neighborhood “most

or all of the time”7

Social determinants of health are social, economic, and physical conditions in which people are born, live, and work that affect health and well-being. For example, where you live can limit access to healthy foods, this can in turn increase one’s risk for obesity and other chronic conditions related to diet.

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Access to quality health care services is important for preventing and managing diseases and achieving health equity. High cost of care, inadequate insurance coverage, and lack of availability of quality services generally lead to barriers in clinical care.

Health behaviors are individual actions we take to prevent illnesses or maintain good health such as exercising and eating a balanced diet. Health behavior is greatly influenced by the social and economic conditions in which people live. For example, it is difficult to walk in the neighborhood to get exercise when you do not feel safe.

Access to Care

49%

47%

76%

14%

79%

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29% report not participating

in any physical activity or exercise in the past month

47% report drinking soda or

sweetened drinks everyday

36% report being a smoker

20% report eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily

Health Behaviors8

report receiving colorectal cancer screening8

of pregnant women received early and

adequate prenatal care9 report having a consistent source of primary care provider8

of the population are uninsured2

report that it is “usually” or “always” easy to get the care, tests or treatment they needed through their health plan8

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Health outcomes are the measures that define the health and wellbeing of the community. Health outcomes are a result of social determinants of health, access to clinical care, and health behaviors.

Community resources are necessary to achieve good health outcomes. A sample of the community resources necessary for optimal health outcomes and available in South Chicago are listed below. For a full list of all resources and their location, visit the Chicago Health Atlas at https://www.chicagohealthatlas.org/resources

Health Outcomes10

Community Resources11

31% have high

blood pressure

43% are obese

11% are diabetic

14% have asthma

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Top Causes of Death

1. Heart Disease 2. Cancer 3. Injury 4. Diabetes-related 5. Homicides

Infant Mortality Deaths per 1,000

live births

73 years Chicago: 77 years

The Loop: 82 years

Life Expectancy at Birth

Public Parks12 9

Schools

14 Fitness Facilities

2 Hospital and

Health Services

19 Community

Gardens

3

Faith Based Organizations

54 Social Service Organizations

16 Grocery Stores

15 Pharmacies

3

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Data presented in the profile are part of UChicago Medicine’s Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Data for the CHNA were extracted by the Alliance for Health Equity or the Chicago Department of Public Health. For Full listing of all data sources refer to the CHNA at uchicagomedicine.org/community-health. 1: “South Chicago.” The Chicago Neighborhoods. The Chicago Neighborhoods, October 6, 2018. https://www.thechicagoneighborhoods.com/neighborhoods/2018/10/6/south-chicago; 2: American Communities Survey 2012-2016 estimates; 3: Estimated percent change from 2010 Census to the American Communities Survey 2016 5 year estimates; 4: Under 100% of the Federal Poverty Level. The percentages for children living in poverty are rounded to a nearest fraction when possible to make this data user-friendly.; 5: CMAP 2012-2016 5-year estimates. Education level for population age 25 and over; 6: Households under 185% of the Federal Poverty Level are considered at risk for food insecurity; 7: Chicago Police Department; 8: Healthy Chicago survey; 9: Illinois Department of Public Health Vital Stats; 10: Chicago Department of Public Health, Illinois Department of Public Health Vital Stats; 11: MapsCorps 2017 Community asset dataset; 12: Chicago Parks District

Disease Burden Among Adults8