BaldwinIL
A town of 313, settled in 1873.
Is Baldwin a good place to live?
26% of residents live below the poverty line in Baldwin, above both the Illinois town median (8.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 769 Illinois towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Baldwin. Baldwin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
313 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Baldwin: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Baldwin, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Baldwin.
Baldwin’s typical home value is about $120K
The typical Baldwin home is worth about $120,000, down 1.5% in a year, 59% below the Illinois typical home. At $838 a month, Baldwin’s median rent is below both Illinois’ towns ($1,129 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
| Baldwin | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $838 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Most of Baldwin’s workers commute out: the town has 0.1 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Baldwin for work: only 0% work in town. Baldwin’s median household income is $47,000. Since 2013, Baldwin has lost 37 jobs, to 17 in 2023.
| Baldwin | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Baldwin faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by earthquakes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Baldwin stands out in Illinois and nationally, with a typical July afternoon hotter than most
The July high in Baldwin is 89°F. Baldwin has chilly winters and warm summers.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Baldwin’s adults report frequent mental distress than in the typical Illinois or U.S. town
21% of Baldwin adults report frequent mental distress. Baldwin beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 16% of Baldwin adults report frequent physical distress.
| Baldwin | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 33% | 33% |
| What stands out | Baldwin | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.6% | 10.3% |
| More smokers | 18.4% | 12.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.4% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Baldwin Village Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Cahokia and 39 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Baldwin. Close and well known come first.
Big draw35 mi State parkCahokia
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
36 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
35 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
35 mi LandmarkMonks Mound
36 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise CenterPhoto credits
Cahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Everything we know about Baldwin
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Baldwin; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Baldwin residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
100% of working residents leave Baldwin for work
Where Baldwin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Baldwin
Village in Illinois, United States
Baldwin is a town in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Baldwin had a population of 314. Baldwin Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area is nearby.
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- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 62217
- Area code
- 618
Questions about Baldwin
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Baldwin, IL a good place to live?
Baldwin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.