Photo: David Wilson · CC BY 2.0Where Makanda residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Makanda, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Makanda. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Makanda
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Makanda
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.4%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Makanda runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Makanda, and more people treating it
39.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Makanda keeps up with checkups
It beats Illinois on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.9% vs 77.8%) and dentist visits (69.7% vs 63.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Makanda’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Makanda adults…
Makanda runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Makanda is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Makanda as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Makanda adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Makanda
No hospital or community health center in Makanda 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 Makanda; ≈ 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 Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Makanda adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Makanda does better than Illinois.
3 in 10 Makanda 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.2% of Makanda adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Makanda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomona Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Makanda Township | B | 39.3% | 12.6% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
Pomona Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Makanda adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Makanda
Why doesn’t Makanda have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Makanda.
What hospital is closest to Makanda?
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale in Carbondale, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Makanda’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Makanda?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shawnee Health Care, Carbondale Dental in Carbondale, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Makanda.
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.