Healthcare in Dowell, IL
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.7%
6.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
1.8pp 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
37.3%
Arthritis
30.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.3%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
25.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.3%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.8 mi
Marshall Browning Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Browning Hospital | 4.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Joseph Memorial Hospital | 13.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pinckneyville Community Hospital | 13.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Herrin Hospital | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Dowell has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.