Dupo, Illinois

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Dupo, IL

Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Dupo for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Dupo, IL: the local picture

15%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in St. Clair County)
181
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
8.1%
of households have no vehicle (7.5% in St. Clair County)
14
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Dupo ZIP codes in their service area

About 386 Dupo residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 14% in St. Clair County).

181 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

8.1% of Dupo households have no vehicle (7.5% in St. Clair County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Dupo compared with St. Clair County and Illinois

Census figureDupoSt. Clair CountyIllinois
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability15%14%9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone7.2%5.6%3.5%
Households with no vehicle8.1%7.5%11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home1.6%5.0%24%
Residents 65+ with a disability19%33%32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)3.1%10%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$62,841$54,949—

Older residents in towns around Dupo

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Lemay, MO3.8 mi2,43913%
Columbia, IL4.0 mi1,8397.4%
Cahokia Heights, IL5.1 mi1,91523%
Mehlville, MO5.3 mi6,31610%
Affton, MO6.3 mi3,7168.9%
Green Park, MO6.5 mi59514%

Home health agencies serving Dupo

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Evertrue Home HealthSt. Louis, MO10 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(314) 352-7889
Aw Health CareSaint Louis, MO12 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(314) 726-5600
Adoration Home HealthO Fallon, IL18 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(618) 622-8854
Elara Caring VSpringfield, IL91 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(217) 718-4889
Residential Home Health Of Southern IllinoisGlen Carbon, IL22 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(800) 642-6099

Straight-line miles from the center of Dupo. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

  • Personal care, on the person’s terms
  • Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
  • Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
  • Keeping routines the person sets
Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Dupo

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,237 monthly median income of Dupo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Dupo: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Dupo?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,237 monthly median income of Dupo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Illinois.

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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