Where South Dixon Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Dixon Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 61021. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Dixon Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in South Dixon Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.7%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, South Dixon Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in South Dixon Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.1%), 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 South Dixon Township’s likely range; South Dixon Township’s figures come from ZIP code 61021, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 South Dixon Township adults…
South Dixon Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
South Dixon Township is an older town: 27% 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 South Dixon Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
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Care in and near South Dixon Township
No hospital or community health center in South Dixon Township 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 South Dixon Township; ≈ 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 South Dixon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How South Dixon Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 South Dixon Township 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.
15.8% of South Dixon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
South Dixon Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nelson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marion Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nachusa Township | — | — | — | — |
Dixon Township: not graded. Nelson Township, Marion Township and Nachusa Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Dixon Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Dixon Township
Why doesn’t South Dixon Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Dixon Township.
What hospital is closest to South Dixon Township?
OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center in Dixon, 3.6 miles in a straight line from South Dixon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Dixon Township.
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.