Pana, Illinois

About Pana

Set in the southern part of Illinois, Pana is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 5,034.

Pana holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.86 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,304 residents per square mile.

📰 Local News

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What Makes Pana Unique

• The only place in America named Pana — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,034.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Pana

• Pizza Man — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• CE&I Depot · Attraction
• NYC-IC RR Signal Tower · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pana

• Kehias Park reviews ★
• Kitchell Park reviews ★
• Tanner Park reviews ★
• Wilburn Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Pana

• Lincoln Elem School
• Pana Jr High School
• Pana Sr High School
• Washington Elem School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Pana Community Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Pana

🏘️ Nearby Communities