Where Pearl residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pearl, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pearl. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pearl
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Pearl
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.4%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Pearl runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Pearl
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.9%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
In Pearl, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Illinois 9.9%), yet 23.8% 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 Pearl’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pearl adults…
Pearl runs above IL on 9 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pearl adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Pearl
No hospital or community health center in Pearl 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; ≈ 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 Pearl adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pearl runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Pearl 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.
17.7% of Pearl adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Pearl 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pearl Township | — | — | — | — |
Patterson Township and Pearl Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pearl adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pearl
Why doesn’t Pearl 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.
What hospital is closest to Pearl?
Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, 14.4 miles in a straight line from Pearl’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.
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.