Where Baldwinville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Baldwinville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Baldwinville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baldwinville
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Baldwinville
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 5.9% across Massachusetts. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.8% across Massachusetts. Stroke is also above the state: 3.8%, vs 3% across Massachusetts. In all, Baldwinville runs above Massachusetts on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Baldwinville
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.9%), vs 23.8% across Massachusetts. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.9%, vs 16.2% across Massachusetts. Mind & connection ↓
In Baldwinville, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 5.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Massachusetts 5.2%), yet 19.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.3% across the state. 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 Massachusetts figure falls outside Baldwinville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Baldwinville adults…
Baldwinville runs above MA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Baldwinville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Baldwinville runs above Massachusetts.
1 in 3 Baldwinville 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Baldwinville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Care in and near Baldwinville
No hospital or community health center in Baldwinville 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 Baldwinville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
5.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16% of Baldwinville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Baldwinville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Baldwinville adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Baldwinville
Why doesn’t Baldwinville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Baldwinville.
What hospital is closest to Baldwinville?
Heywood Hospital in Gardner, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Baldwinville’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 Baldwinville?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Greater Gardner Community Health Center in Gardner, 4.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Baldwinville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Massachusetts 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.