Photo: Stickman42 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Dubois residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dubois, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dubois. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dubois
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Dubois adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Dubois adults…
Dubois runs below IN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dubois
No hospital or community health center in Dubois 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 Dubois; ≈ 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 Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dubois adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Dubois adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Dubois 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.
Dubois 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Township | C+ | 39.9% | 13% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Hall Township | B− | 39.8% | 12.4% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dubois adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dubois
Why doesn’t Dubois have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dubois.
What hospital is closest to Dubois?
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Dubois’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dubois?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Jasper Community Medical Services in Jasper, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dubois.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana 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.