Where Palmyra residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Palmyra, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Palmyra. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Palmyra
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Palmyra
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Palmyra runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Palmyra
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
In Palmyra, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (Illinois 9.9%), yet 22.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. 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 Palmyra’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Palmyra adults…
Palmyra runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Palmyra is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Palmyra as about how healthy they are.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Palmyra adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Palmyra
No hospital or community health center in Palmyra 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 Palmyra; ≈ 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).
How Palmyra adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Palmyra 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.
15.9% of Palmyra adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Palmyra 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 Palmyra adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Palmyra
Why doesn’t Palmyra have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Palmyra.
What hospital is closest to Palmyra?
Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Palmyra’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Palmyra.
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.