Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Dwight is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns
Dwight trails Illinois on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dwight. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dwight
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Dwight
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Dwight runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Dwight
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), 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 Dwight’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Dwight’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dwight is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #562 of 767 in Illinois. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 48% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 38%).
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). Dwight’s median household income is $71,184; among the 10,603 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Dwight adults…
Dwight 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Dwight
No hospital or community health center in Dwight 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 Dwight; ≈ 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 Dwight adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Dwight adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Dwight adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.1% of Dwight adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Dwight and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight | C+ | 36.4% | 12.7% | 15.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dwight adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dwight
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dwight is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Dwight’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dwight | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.8%17.3–24.3 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%12.8–17.1 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.4–19.8 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%28.1–44.6 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%10.7–14.7 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.5%33–41.8 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%34.2–43.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%26.5–33.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.4–12.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.7–10.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%7.4–10.6 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16%12.9–19.6 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%12.9–19.1 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.1%21.2–31.3 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%14.5–21.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%27.8–42.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.3–10.6 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%74.3–81.8 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.9%56.6–64.8 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.1–88.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75–81 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.9%56.9–68.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.6%61.1–78.5 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%19.2–26.6 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%28.1–39.2 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%20.2–28.7 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%11.3–17.8 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.1%9–13.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%5.9–8.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.3–9 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.1%11–17.7 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.7%27.7–37.6 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16%13.3–18.7 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.4–16.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%7.7–10.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.5–4.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Dwight
Is Dwight a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dwight is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #562 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dwight?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 44.6%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dwight?
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers in Morris, 18.6 miles in a straight line from Dwight’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dwight have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–10.6%), 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 Dwight more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dwight.
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.