Photo: DianePearse69 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Pana is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Pana differs from Illinois on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pana. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pana
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pana
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Pana runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Pana is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Pana is healthier than 13%. Against the 4,402 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 42%. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Pana
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.9%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Pana
56.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 17.1% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Pana has a top-rated hospital
Pana Community Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 Pana’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Pana’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pana is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns, #735 of 767 in Illinois. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 24% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 12%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Pana’s median household income is $46,168; among the 4,402 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Pana compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Pana adults…
Pana runs above IL on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Pana adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Pana
1 hospital in Pana, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Pana; ≈ 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 Pana adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pana runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Pana 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.
20.1% of Pana adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Pana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pana | D | 39.6% | 14.7% | 18.9% | CDC place |
| Tower Hill Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pana Township | — | — | — | — |
Tower Hill Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Pana Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pana adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pana
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pana is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Pana’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pana | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.1%21.7–28.5 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%14.9–19.3 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.3–20.9 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.6%31–48.3 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.7%12.8–16.9 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.5%36.9–45.8 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.2%35.5–44.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.9%30.2–37.6 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.4–11.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.6%10.1–13.2 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.1%13.7–20.9 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.9%16–21.8 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.3%25–35.4 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.2–19.3 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%29.2–44.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%7.6–11.5 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.2–82.1 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.3%52–60.7 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.7–87.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%76.9–82.1 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.6%54.5–66.3 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.8%61.2–79 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.1–27.8 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%28.7–39.6 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21.1–29.1 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.3%15.4–21.6 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.8%10.9–14.9 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.6–10.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8–10.5 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.1%17–23.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38%33–42.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.9%17.1–22.6 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.4–18.7 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.8–11.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.4%10–12.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.7–6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Pana
Is Pana a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pana is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #735 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pana?
CDC estimates 39.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 48.3%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pana?
Pana Community Hospital in Pana, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Pana’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pana have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–11.5%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Pana more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pana.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.