Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Barry is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns
Barry trails Illinois on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Barry. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barry
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Barry
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Barry runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Barry
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.7%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.1%, vs 15.6% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Barry
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Barry’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Barry’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Barry is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 35% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 22%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Barry’s median household income is $76,042; among the 10,826 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 20%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Barry adults…
Barry runs above IL on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Barry adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Barry runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Barry 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Barry
No hospital or community health center in Barry 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 Barry; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Barry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.1% of Barry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Barry and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry | C | 39.8% | 13.1% | 16.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Barry adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Barry
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Barry is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Barry’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Barry | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.1%18.4–26.2 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.3–17.9 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%15.9–20.7 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.8%31.2–49 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.1–15.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.9%34.4–43.5 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.1–43.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.8%28.2–35.7 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.5–12.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.9%8.2–11.7 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.8–5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.2%13.8–20.7 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%13.3–19.7 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.7%22.4–33.4 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%13.8–20.2 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%28.5–43.2 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%6.5–11.2 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%74.7–82.2 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.4%55.1–63.5 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.4–87.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%75.6–81.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.1%57–68.6 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.5%58.9–77.1 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20–27.8 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%28.5–39.4 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%20.2–28.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.4%12.3–19 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.6%9.4–14 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.4–9.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%6.8–9.7 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.1%12.7–20 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35%29.9–40.5 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%14.6–20.6 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.1–18 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%7.8–10.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%4.9–6.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%8.5–12 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.8–5.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Barry
Is Barry a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Barry is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 20%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Barry?
CDC estimates 39.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 49%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Barry?
Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Barry’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Barry have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–11.2%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Barry more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Barry.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.