Where Pulaski residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pulaski, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pulaski. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pulaski
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Pulaski
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.1%), about twice the Illinois rate. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.6%), vs 11.7% across Illinois. COPD is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 6.3% across Illinois. In all, Pulaski runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Pulaski adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.7%), vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Pulaski
54.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 29.1% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). 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 Pulaski’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pulaski adults…
Pulaski 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 Pulaski adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Pulaski
1 community health center in Pulaski, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Pulaski; ≈ 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 Pulaski adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pulaski runs above Illinois.
4 in 10 Pulaski 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.
34.1% of Pulaski adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Pulaski 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 Pulaski adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pulaski
Why doesn’t Pulaski have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pulaski.
What hospital is closest to Pulaski?
Deaconess Illinois Union County in Anna, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Pulaski’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pulaski?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pulaski Clinic in Pulaski, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pulaski.
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.