Photo: Bnperdue2010 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Dana residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dana, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dana. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dana
Depression is more common in Dana
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.5%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.9%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Dana
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Dana
The closest emergency room is Carle Eureka Hospital in Eureka, 23.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Dana’s likely range.
How Dana adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Dana runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Dana 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Dana
No hospital or community health center in Dana 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 Dana; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Dana adults…
Dana runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dana adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.2% of Dana adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Dana and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dana adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dana
Why doesn’t Dana have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dana.
What hospital is closest to Dana?
Carle Eureka Hospital in Eureka, 23.4 miles in a straight line from Dana’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dana.
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.