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Decatur Memorial Hospital (DMH) is a 300-bed, not-for-profit hospital that has served the people and communities of Macon County since its founding in 1916. DMH offers a wide range of general and specialized diagnostic, surgical and treatment services, including a Level 2 trauma center and designation by The Joint Commission/American Heart Association as a primary stroke center. DMH is also a leading provider of cancer care, obstetrics and gynecology, radiology, surgical services, wound care, occupational health and rehabilitation, among others.

Priority Area

Mental/Behavioral Health

Following disparities in economy and education, access to mental health services was the next highest-ranked health indicator by focus group participants. Many community members also considered gun violence and access to behavioral health services (including substance use) as closely related to this indicator, which, if combined, would result in an even higher score.
Compared to the IL Value (315), Macon has a value of 171 which is lower and worse. Compared to the IL Value (315), Macon has a value of 171 which is lower and worse.
Mental Health Provider Rate
(Compared to IL State Value)
Compared to IL Counties, Macon has a value of 15.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.8%. Compared to IL Counties, Macon has a value of 15.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.8%.
Poor Mental Health: 14+ Days
(Compared to IL Counties)
Over time, the Macon value is increasing, not significantly. Over time, the Macon value is increasing, not significantly.
Hate Crime Offenses
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to IL Counties, Macon has a value of 389.6 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 175.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 292.5. Compared to IL Counties, Macon has a value of 389.6 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 175.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 292.5.
Violent Crime Rate
(Compared to IL Counties)

County: Macon

Priority Area

Economic Disparities

This was the highest-ranked priority throughout our community focus groups/interviews. Black or African American households are earning 45% of the income of white households. According to Governing Magazine, Decatur ranks in the worst 10% of the country for severe disparities in white and Black household incomes. 
Compared to IL Counties, Macon has a value of $59,622 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $63,573 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $57,917. Compared to IL Counties, Macon has a value of $59,622 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $63,573 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $57,917.
Median Household Income
Compared to IL Counties, Macon has a value of 15.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.9%. Compared to IL Counties, Macon has a value of 15.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.9%.
People Living Below Poverty Level
Compared to IL Counties, Macon has a value of 6.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.4%. Compared to IL Counties, Macon has a value of 6.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.4%.
Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force
Compared to IL Counties, Macon has a value of 10.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.1%. Compared to IL Counties, Macon has a value of 10.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.1%.
Families Living Below Poverty Level

County: Macon

(Compared to IL Counties)

Priority Area

Access to Health

While access to health can be difficult to define, it arose as a top priority amongst community members. Access to health was not specifically listed as a health indicator; however, it came up frequently among the CAC and community focus groups/interviews.
Compared to IL Counties, Macon has a value of 92.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 91.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 91.0%. Compared to IL Counties, Macon has a value of 92.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 91.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 91.0%.
Adults with Health Insurance: 18-64
(Compared to IL Counties)
Compared to IL Counties, Macon has a value of 97.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 96.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 96.3%. Compared to IL Counties, Macon has a value of 97.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 96.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 96.3%.
Children with Health Insurance
(Compared to IL Counties)
Compared to the IL Value (9.5%), Macon has a value of 11.4% which is higher and worse. Compared to the IL Value (9.5%), Macon has a value of 11.4% which is higher and worse.
Food Insecurity Rate
(Compared to IL State Value)
Compared to IL Counties, Macon has a value of 12.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.3%. Compared to IL Counties, Macon has a value of 12.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.3%.
Severe Housing Problems
(Compared to IL Counties)

County: Macon