Where Pence residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pence, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 47993. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pence
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Pence
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, Pence runs above Indiana on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Pence is short on primary care and mental health care
Pence’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health 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 Indiana figure falls outside Pence’s likely range; Pence’s figures come from ZIP code 47993, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pence adults…
Pence runs above IN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pence
No hospital or community health center in Pence 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 Pence; ≈ 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 Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pence adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Pence adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Pence 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.
7.8% of Pence adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Pence 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 Pence adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pence
Why doesn’t Pence have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pence.
What hospital is closest to Pence?
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Hoopeston, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Pence’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 Pence.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana 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.