Healthcare in Dawson, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.3%
2.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.0%
1.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
4.1pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
34.7%
Arthritis
26.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.9%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
23.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.7%
Mobility
11.9%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.8 mi
Memorial Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Medical Center | 9.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Andrew Mcfarland Mental Hlth Ctr | 10.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital | 20.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Taylorville Memorial Hospital | 22.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital | 25.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Dawson has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.