Where Dix residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dix, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dix. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dix
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Dix
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.7%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Dix runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dix, and more people treating it
40.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Dix 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 ↓
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 Dix’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dix adults…
Dix runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dix adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.4% of Dix adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Dix
No hospital or community health center in Dix 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 Dix; ≈ 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 Dix adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Dix 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.
Dix 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 Dix adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dix
Why doesn’t Dix have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dix.
What hospital is closest to Dix?
Deaconess Illinois Crossroads in Mount Vernon, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Dix’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dix?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mt. Vernon Health & Wellness Center in Mount Vernon, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dix.
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.