Where Penfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Penfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Penfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Penfield
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Penfield
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.2%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Penfield runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Penfield adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Penfield’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Penfield adults…
Penfield runs above IL on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Penfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Penfield
No hospital or community health center in Penfield 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 Penfield; ≈ 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).
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 Penfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Penfield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Penfield runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Penfield 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.
Penfield 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 Penfield adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Penfield
Why doesn’t Penfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Penfield.
What hospital is closest to Penfield?
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Hoopeston, 18.4 miles in a straight line from Penfield’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 Penfield.
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.