On CDC estimates, Chicago Ridge is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Chicago Ridge differs from Illinois on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chicago Ridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chicago Ridge
Binge drinking is the habit Chicago Ridge doesn’t win on
20.5% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Illinois. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Chicago Ridge is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Chicago Ridge is healthier than 70%. Against the 10,447 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 88%. 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 Illinois figure falls outside Chicago Ridge’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Chicago Ridge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chicago Ridge is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, #334 of 767 in Illinois. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 79% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 50%).
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). Chicago Ridge’s median household income is $68,964; among the 10,447 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 88%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Chicago Ridge adults…
Chicago Ridge runs below IL on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Chicago Ridge residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Chicago Ridge
No hospital or community health center in Chicago 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 Chicago Ridge; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chicago Ridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Chicago Ridge adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Chicago Ridge 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.
16.1% of Chicago Ridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Chicago Ridge and the towns around it
Chicago Ridge’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Ridge | B+ | 31.2% | 10.3% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Oak Lawn | A− | 30.2% | 11.1% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Worth | B− | 32.6% | 11.6% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Palos Township | A | 27.8% | 10.8% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Bridgeview | B+ | 30.6% | 11% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Worth Township | B+ | 31.4% | 11.5% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chicago Ridge adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Chicago Ridge
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Chicago Ridge is better than Illinois on 2 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Chicago Ridge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Chicago Ridge | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%17–21.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.1–13.8 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.4–18.9 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.2%27.8–34.5 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%9.1–11.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%27.1–31.8 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.6%31–36.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.7%20.6–24.6 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.5–7.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.9–6 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%5.9–7.7 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.5–13.7 | 10.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.5–15.4 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.6%19.7–25.6 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.5%18.2–22.7 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%32.1–39.2 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.9%9.3–12.6 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.7%72.9–78.1 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.3%57.1–63.3 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.3–87.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.5%69.7–75 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.1%54.2–61.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%66.9–78.3 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%19.7–24.7 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%31.7–38 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26%23.3–29 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.2%15.9–20.6 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.9%13.1–16.8 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.6–9.8 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%7.9–10.2 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.1%13.8–18.6 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.4%25.4–31.3 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%11–14.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.5–16 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.4–9.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 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 Chicago Ridge
Is Chicago Ridge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chicago Ridge is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #334 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 Chicago Ridge?
CDC estimates 31.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.8% and 34.5%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Chicago Ridge?
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center in Oak Lawn, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Chicago Ridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Chicago Ridge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.3–12.6%), 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 Chicago Ridge more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chicago Ridge.
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.