Where Panola residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Panola, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 61738. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Panola
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Panola
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.2%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Panola runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Panola
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.4%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Panola is short on primary care and dental care
Panola’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Panola’s likely range; Panola’s figures come from ZIP code 61738, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Panola adults…
Panola runs above IL on 5 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Panola
No hospital or community health center in Panola 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 Panola; ≈ 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 Panola adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Panola adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Panola 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.
13.4% of Panola adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Panola 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 Panola adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Panola
Why doesn’t Panola have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Panola.
What hospital is closest to Panola?
Carle Eureka Hospital in Eureka, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Panola’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 Panola.
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.