Photo: rossograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Baldwin’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Baldwin differs from Michigan on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Baldwin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baldwin
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Baldwin
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16%), about twice the Michigan rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), vs 3.7% across Michigan. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Baldwin runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Baldwin adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.4%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Baldwin is in the bottom 1% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Baldwin is healthier than only 1% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Baldwin, and more people treating it
48.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Baldwin is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Baldwin is healthier than 1%. Against the 219 towns with similar household incomes ($19K–$32K), it’s healthier than 38%. Health Grade ↓
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 Michigan figure falls outside Baldwin’s likely range.
What’s behind Baldwin’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Baldwin is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Baldwin’s estimates fall in the lowest 7% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 21.3% of adults, against 14% across Michigan and 13% nationally.
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). Baldwin’s median household income is $25,250; among the 219 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($19K–$32K), it’s healthier than 38%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Baldwin compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Baldwin adults…
Baldwin runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Baldwin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Baldwin
1 community health center in Baldwin, 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 Baldwin; ≈ 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 Baldwin adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Baldwin runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Baldwin 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.
32.7% of Baldwin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Baldwin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | D− | 43.6% | 19.3% | 24.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Baldwin adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Baldwin
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Baldwin is better than Michigan on 2 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Baldwin’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Baldwin | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.6%28.7–36.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.3%18.8–23.9 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.3–23.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.6%35.1–52.5 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 19.3%16.8–21.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.4%43.7–52.9 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.1%35.4–44.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 40.3%36.3–44.1 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.4%11.9–15 | 11.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.5%10.3–12.8 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 16%13.9–18.1 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.6%6–7.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.3%17.4–25.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.4%21.1–27.9 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.4%32.7–44.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.1%10.6–15.8 | 15.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%31.6–46.3 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%8.9–12.9 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.9%78.6–84.8 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.6%51.5–59.5 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.1–87.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.2%78.5–83.5 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%58.4–69.6 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.9%62.9–79.2 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.4%24.4–32.5 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%29.4–40.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%22.9–31 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.9%24.8–33.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19%16.4–21.8 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.5%13.5–17.5 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.2%12.4–16.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 32.7%28.2–37.3 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.7%39.3–49.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.9%22.8–29.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.4%18–23 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.1%9.8–12.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10%8.9–11.1 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.1%13.3–17.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.1%7.2–9.2 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Baldwin
Is Baldwin a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Baldwin is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Baldwin?
CDC estimates 43.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.1% and 52.5%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Baldwin?
Corewell Health Reed City Hospital in Reed City, 16.5 miles in a straight line from Baldwin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Baldwin have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–12.9%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
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 Baldwin more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Baldwin.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan 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.