Where Dolson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dolson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62441, 62442, 61944. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dolson Township
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Dolson Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.4%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Dolson Township runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Dolson Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Dolson Township’s likely range; Dolson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62441, 62442, 61944, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dolson Township adults…
Dolson Township runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Care in and near Dolson Township
No hospital or community health center in Dolson Township 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 Dolson Township; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Dolson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Dolson Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Dolson Township 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.7% of Dolson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Dolson Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Martinsville Township | C | 38.8% | 13.3% | 16.4% | ZIP 62442 |
| Auburn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Parker Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marshall Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kansas Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grandview Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Westfield Township | — | — | — | — |
Douglas Township, Auburn Township, Parker Township, Grandview Township and Westfield Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Marshall Township and Kansas Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dolson Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dolson Township
Why doesn’t Dolson Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dolson Township.
What hospital is closest to Dolson Township?
Paris Community Hospital in Paris, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Dolson Township’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 Dolson Township.
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.