Where New Douglas residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Douglas, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Douglas. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Douglas
Out of every 100 New Douglas adults…
New Douglas runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
New Douglas is an older town: 25% 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 New Douglas as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near New Douglas
No hospital or community health center in New Douglas 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 New Douglas; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Douglas adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How New Douglas adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 New Douglas 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.
11.9% of New Douglas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
New Douglas 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 New Douglas adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Douglas
Why doesn’t New Douglas have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Douglas.
What hospital is closest to New Douglas?
Community Hospital of Staunton in Staunton, 7.3 miles in a straight line from New Douglas’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Douglas.
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.