Photo: Ericaparrott · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Barstow residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Barstow, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Barstow. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barstow
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Barstow
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.2%, vs 24.2% across Illinois. In all, Barstow runs above Illinois on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Barstow
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.1%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Barstow, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. 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 Barstow’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Barstow adults…
Barstow runs above IL on 9 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Barstow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Barstow
No hospital or community health center in Barstow 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 Barstow; ≈ 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 Barstow adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Barstow 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.
14.3% of Barstow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Barstow and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Moline | C+ | 40.5% | 13.6% | 14.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Barstow adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Barstow
Why doesn’t Barstow have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Barstow.
What hospital is closest to Barstow?
Genesis HLTH System Dba Genesis MDL Ctr-Illini in Silvis, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Barstow’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Barstow?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Care, Inc. East Moline Clinic in East Moline, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Barstow.
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.