Where Pearl City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pearl City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pearl City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pearl City
COPD, depression and cancer run high in Pearl City
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.5%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Pearl City runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Pearl City
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.6%), 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 Pearl City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pearl City adults…
Pearl City 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 Pearl City
No hospital or community health center in Pearl City 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 Pearl City; ≈ 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 Pearl City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Pearl City adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pearl City runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Pearl City 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.
12.7% of Pearl City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Pearl City 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 Pearl City adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Pearl City
Why doesn’t Pearl City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pearl City.
What hospital is closest to Pearl City?
FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Pearl City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pearl City.
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.