Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Illinois, New Baden is healthier than 43% of graded towns
New Baden differs from Illinois on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Baden. How CDC estimates town health
What’s behind New Baden’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Baden is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, #435 of 767 in Illinois. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 74% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 23%).
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). New Baden’s median household income is $81,393; among the 10,689 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 62%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 New Baden adults…
New Baden runs above IL on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of New Baden residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near New Baden
No hospital or community health center in New Baden 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 New Baden; ≈ 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).
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 New Baden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How New Baden adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 New Baden 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.
11.9% of New Baden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
New Baden and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Baden | B | 39.7% | 10.5% | 14% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Baden adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Baden
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Baden is better than Illinois on 4 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside New Baden’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Baden | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%14.6–20.5 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.1–14.7 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.3–19.9 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.7%31.4–47.7 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%8.9–12.2 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.1%29–37.1 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%30.9–39.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%22.5–29 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.2–6.9 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%5.7–8.3 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.7%11.1–16.5 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%11.1–16.8 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.8%17.7–26.4 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.8%16.5–23.4 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%29.5–42.7 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%5.8–9.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%73.5–80.6 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.8%62.1–69.2 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%83.8–88 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.8%71.6–77.5 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%60.8–70.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.9%62.9–79.2 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%19.1–26.5 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.2–38.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%20.4–28.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%10.2–15.6 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%8.9–13 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.8–8.1 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6–8.4 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.9%9.3–14.7 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.8%24.5–33.4 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%10.4–14.7 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%11.7–16.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.6 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.7–9.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.8–3.9 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 New Baden
Is New Baden a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Baden is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #435 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 62%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Baden?
CDC estimates 39.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 47.7%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Baden?
St. Josephs Hospital in Breese, 11.5 miles in a straight line from New Baden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Baden have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–9.6%), 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 New Baden more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Baden.
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.