Where Dowell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dowell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dowell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dowell
COPD, heart disease and obesity run high in Dowell
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Obesity is also above the state: 42.7%, vs 34% across Illinois. In all, Dowell runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Dowell
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Dowell
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 19.3% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). 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 Dowell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dowell adults…
Dowell runs above IL on 8 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dowell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Dowell
No hospital or community health center in Dowell 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 Dowell; ≈ 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).
How Dowell adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Dowell runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Dowell 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.
17.7% of Dowell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Dowell 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 Dowell adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dowell
Why doesn’t Dowell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dowell.
What hospital is closest to Dowell?
Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Dowell’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 Dowell?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rea Clinic - Du Quoin in Du Quoin, 2.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dowell.
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.