Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, River Ridge is healthier than 28%
River Ridge differs from Florida on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for River Ridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in River Ridge
Against towns with similar incomes, River Ridge’s lead shrinks
River Ridge is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns, but 28% of the 8,160 towns with similar household incomes ($77K–$128K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and depression run high in River Ridge
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.3%), vs 17.1% across Florida. In all, River Ridge runs above Florida on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer River Ridge adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Florida. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Florida figure falls outside River Ridge’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind River Ridge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, River Ridge is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns, #337 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 79% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 31%).
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). River Ridge’s median household income is $102,798; among the 8,160 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$128K), it’s healthier than 28%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 River Ridge adults…
River Ridge runs above FL on 3 of 12 conditions. 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.
7.5% of River Ridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near River Ridge
No hospital or community health center in River Ridge 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 River Ridge; ≈ 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 Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of River Ridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How River Ridge adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, River Ridge runs above Florida.
A hello is a start.
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River Ridge and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge | B− | 31.3% | 12.8% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Moon Lake | D− | 38.2% | 16.4% | 25.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of River Ridge adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for River Ridge
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, River Ridge is better than Florida on 6 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside River Ridge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | River Ridge | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%16.1–22.8 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.2–17.7 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.5–18.8 | 15.8% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.3%26.2–36.7 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11–14.9 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.2%35.4–43.1 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.2%38.4–45.9 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.7%27.6–34 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 9.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%9.9–12.1 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7–9.3 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.7%7.2–10.5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.6 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%8.8–13 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%11.4–17.3 | 12.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.7%21.2–30.5 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13–18.3 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.4%29.7–39.5 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.5%9.8–15.6 | 15.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.9–81.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.2%60.9–67.3 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86–89.6 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.4–81.8 | 78.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.1%63.9–72.1 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%68.3–81 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%17.4–23.3 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%19.9–26 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.6%8.6–10.9 | 16.8% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.9–10.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.4–6.7 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.9%29.4–38.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%13.4–18.9 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.1–16.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%6.9–9.7 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.3–4.7 | 4.1% | 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 Florida figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in River Ridge
Is River Ridge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, River Ridge is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #337 of 636 in Florida. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in River Ridge?
CDC estimates 31.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 36.7%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to River Ridge?
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital in Trinity, 4.7 miles in a straight line from River Ridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in River Ridge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.8–15.6%), against 15.9% across Florida.
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 River Ridge 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 River Ridge.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida 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.