Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Red Bud is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Red Bud differs from Illinois on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Red Bud. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Bud
Red Bud is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Red Bud is healthier than 72%. Against the 10,662 towns with similar household incomes ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 88%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Red Bud
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.5%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Conditions ↓
Fewer Red Bud adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Red Bud has a top-rated hospital
Red Bud Regional Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Nearly everyone in Red Bud is insured
Only 6.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. 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 Red Bud’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Red Bud’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Bud is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #311 of 767 in Illinois. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 76% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 57%.
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). Red Bud’s median household income is $71,850; among the 10,662 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 88%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Red Bud adults…
Red Bud runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.3% of Red Bud adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Red Bud
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Red Bud, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Red Bud; ≈ 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 Red Bud 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Red Bud adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Red Bud 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.
Red Bud and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bud | B+ | 35.2% | 10.5% | 12.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Red Bud adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Red Bud
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Red Bud is better than Illinois on 7 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Red Bud’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Red Bud | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%13.7–19.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%10.9–14.8 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.2–18.9 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.2%26.9–44 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%8.8–12.3 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%30.7–39.5 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.3–41.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.5%25.1–32.2 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9–11.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%8.9–11.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.6–7.5 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%5.7–8.4 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%6–9.4 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%10.2–15.6 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.5%17–26.5 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%15.4–22.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.5%27.6–42.1 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%4.9–8.3 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%74.5–82 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.4%63.9–71.3 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%85.9–89.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.1–80.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.2%58.9–69.5 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%67.6–82.7 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%18.9–26.4 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%27.7–38.8 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.1%19.2–27.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.1%7.8–12.6 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.2–10.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.6–6.6 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%4.9–6.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%7.2–11.6 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.8%24.2–33.7 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%10.6–15.5 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%10.4–14.5 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.3–8.5 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.3–4.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.2–8.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.6–3.6 | 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 Red Bud
Is Red Bud a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Bud is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #311 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 88%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Red Bud?
CDC estimates 35.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 44%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Red Bud?
Red Bud Regional Hospital in Red Bud, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Red Bud’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Red Bud have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–8.3%), 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 Red Bud 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 Red Bud.
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.