Where Dunfermline residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dunfermline, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dunfermline. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dunfermline
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in Dunfermline
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.6%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Dunfermline runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 37% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Dunfermline
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17%), 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 Dunfermline’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dunfermline adults…
Dunfermline runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Dunfermline is an older town: 37% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Dunfermline as about how healthy they are.
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.
Care in and near Dunfermline
No hospital or community health center in Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline; ≈ 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 Dunfermline adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Dunfermline adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dunfermline runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Dunfermline 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.
13.9% of Dunfermline adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dunfermline
Why doesn’t Dunfermline have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dunfermline.
What hospital is closest to Dunfermline?
Graham Hospital Association in Canton, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Dunfermline’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 Dunfermline.
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.