Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Dongola residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dongola, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dongola. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dongola
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Dongola
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Dongola runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Dongola
58.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 19.1% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Depression is more common in Dongola
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.2%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.9%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
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 Dongola’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dongola adults…
Dongola runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dongola adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Dongola adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Dongola runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Dongola 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.
Care in and near Dongola
1 community health center in Dongola, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Dongola; ≈ 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.1% of Dongola adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Dongola 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 Dongola adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dongola
Why doesn’t Dongola have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dongola.
What hospital is closest to Dongola?
Deaconess Illinois Union County in Anna, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Dongola’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 Dongola?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Dongola Medical Clinic in Dongola, 0.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dongola.
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.