Where Panama residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Panama, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Panama. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Panama
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Panama
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 31%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Panama runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Panama
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.3%), 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 Panama
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.5%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Panama’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Panama adults…
Panama runs above IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Panama adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Panama runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Panama 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 Panama
No hospital or community health center in Panama 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 Panama; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Panama 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.
16.5% of Panama adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Panama 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 Panama adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Panama
Why doesn’t Panama have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Panama.
What hospital is closest to Panama?
Hillsboro Area Hospital in Hillsboro, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Panama’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 Panama.
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.