Photo: Rmassey53 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Dunlap is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Dunlap beats Illinois on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dunlap. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dunlap
Dunlap is an active town
Only 15.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Dunlap keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.9% vs 63.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.7% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Dunlap
Dunlap runs below Illinois on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.4% vs 3.3%), diabetes (8.9% vs 11.7%) and COPD (4.8% vs 6.3%). Conditions ↓
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 Dunlap’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Dunlap’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dunlap is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 97% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 84%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Dunlap’s median household income is $141,552; among the 3,437 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($106K–$177K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Dunlap adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Dunlap adults…
Dunlap runs below IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dunlap
No hospital or community health center in Dunlap 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 Dunlap; ≈ 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 Dunlap adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dunlap does better than Illinois.
1 in 3 Dunlap 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.
6.5% of Dunlap adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Dunlap and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlap | A | 29.7% | 8.9% | 9.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dunlap adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dunlap
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dunlap is better than Illinois on 16 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Dunlap’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dunlap | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.7%10.3–15.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.2%8.6–12.2 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.4–16.9 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.7%23–37 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.5–10.6 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.3%26.3–34.7 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%31.8–41.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.3%20.2–26.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.5–11.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4–5.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%3.8–6.1 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.1–2.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.9%4.6–7.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.7%7.1–12.7 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 15.7%12.3–19.7 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.3%15.8–23.2 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%27.6–40.9 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.7%3.5–6.3 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%74.2–81.9 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.9%67.7–74.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.7%87.6–91.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%71.2–78.6 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%60.5–70.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%68.8–83.8 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%18.3–25.8 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%26.2–36.4 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17–24.5 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%5.6–10.3 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%5.5–9.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%3.6–5.8 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%3.8–5.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.5%4.5–9 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.7%18–26.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9%7.3–11.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10%8.2–12.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.5–6.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.4–3.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.5–6.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%1.9–2.9 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Dunlap
Is Dunlap a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dunlap is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dunlap?
CDC estimates 29.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 23% and 37%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dunlap?
Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Dunlap’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dunlap have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.5–6.3%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Dunlap more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dunlap.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.