Pana, Illinois
City · Population 5,034 · #329 in 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.
📰 Pana News Today
- Pana High School (IL) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 13
- ISP: 1 killed, 1 injured in crash after fleeing Christian County deputies wandtv.com · Jul 30
- $10.5 Million resurfacing of Illinois 29 in Pana begins March 23 - illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com · Mar 18
- Dolores I Pieper Obituary (2026) - Pana, IL - Kennedy & Sons Funeral Directors Legacy obituary · Jul 28
- Damage in Pana, panic in hearts after early morning tornadoes WCIA.com · Mar 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
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.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- CE&I Depot · Attraction
- NYC-IC RR Signal Tower · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pana
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
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,034
Rank in state#329 of 1,294
Land area3.86 sq mi
Density1,304/sq mi
Coordinates39.3946, -89.0908