Where Bluford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bluford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bluford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bluford
COPD, heart disease and depression run high in Bluford
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Depression is also above the state: 25.2%, vs 19.8% across Illinois. In all, Bluford runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bluford
56.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 21.9% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Bluford
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), 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 Bluford’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bluford adults…
Bluford runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bluford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
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.
Care in and near Bluford
No hospital or community health center in Bluford 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 Bluford; ≈ 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 Bluford adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bluford runs above Illinois.
1 in 3 Bluford 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.
19.1% of Bluford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Bluford 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 Bluford adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bluford
Why doesn’t Bluford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bluford.
What hospital is closest to Bluford?
Deaconess Illinois Crossroads in Mount Vernon, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Bluford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bluford.
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.