Where Baldwin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Baldwin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Baldwin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baldwin
COPD, depression and heart disease run high in Baldwin
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.9%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Baldwin runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Baldwin
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.4%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Baldwin
56.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.6% 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 Baldwin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Baldwin adults…
Baldwin runs above IL on 7 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Baldwin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Baldwin
No hospital or community health center in Baldwin 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 Baldwin; ≈ 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 Baldwin adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Baldwin runs above Illinois.
4 in 10 Baldwin 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.
18.6% of Baldwin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Baldwin 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 Baldwin adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Baldwin
Why doesn’t Baldwin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Baldwin.
What hospital is closest to Baldwin?
Red Bud Regional Hospital in Red Bud, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Baldwin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Baldwin?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sihf Healthcare - Red Bud in Red Bud, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Baldwin.
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.