Where Dieterich residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dieterich, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dieterich. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dieterich
Fewer Dieterich adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Dieterich
Dieterich runs below Illinois on diabetes (8.9% vs 11.7%) and stroke (2.7% vs 3.3%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%). Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Dieterich is insured
Only 6.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Illinois figure falls outside Dieterich’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.5% of Dieterich adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Dieterich adults…
Dieterich runs below IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Dieterich residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Stroke and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dieterich adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Dieterich
No hospital or community health center in Dieterich itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Dieterich; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Dieterich adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Dieterich adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Dieterich and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dieterich adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dieterich
Why doesn’t Dieterich have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dieterich.
What hospital is closest to Dieterich?
St. Anthonys Memorial Hospital in Effingham, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Dieterich’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dieterich.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.