Where Baylis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Baylis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Baylis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baylis
COPD, depression and obesity run high in Baylis
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.5%), vs 19.8% across Illinois. Obesity is also above the state: 43.4%, vs 34% across Illinois. In all, Baylis runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Baylis
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Baylis
57.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16% 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 Baylis’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Baylis adults…
Baylis runs above IL on 8 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 Baylis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Baylis
No hospital or community health center in Baylis 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 Baylis; ≈ 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 Baylis adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Baylis runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Baylis 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.
20.4% of Baylis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Baylis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Salem Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hadley Township | — | — | — | — |
New Salem Township and Hadley Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Baylis adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Baylis
Why doesn’t Baylis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Baylis.
What hospital is closest to Baylis?
Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Baylis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Baylis?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Siu Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield in Pittsfield, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Baylis.
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.