Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Richton Park is healthier than 82%
Richton Park differs from Illinois on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Richton Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richton Park
Making ends meet is harder in Richton Park
1 in 8 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (13.3%), vs 7.8% across Illinois. Food insecurity (23.8% vs 15.9%) and housing insecurity (21.4% vs 13.2%) are higher too. 22.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Richton Park adults lack emotional support
1 in 3 adults lack social or emotional support (32.5%), vs 25.4% across Illinois. Loneliness is above the state too: 37.8%, vs 33.5% across Illinois. Mind & connection ↓
Asthma and stroke run high in Richton Park
1 in 8 adults have asthma (12.1%), vs 9.9% across Illinois. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.9%), vs 3.3% across Illinois. In all, Richton Park runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Richton Park is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Richton Park is healthier than 60%. Against the 9,841 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$81K), it’s healthier than 82%. 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 Richton Park’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Richton Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richton Park is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, #426 of 767 in Illinois. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 88% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Richton Park’s median household income is $64,554; among the 9,841 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$81K), it’s healthier than 82%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most Illinois towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Richton Park is healthier than 45% of graded towns, against 60% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.1% of Richton Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
How Richton Park adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Richton Park runs above Illinois.
2 in 5 Richton Park 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.
Out of every 100 Richton Park adults…
Richton Park runs below IL on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Richton Park
No hospital or community health center in Richton Park 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 Richton Park; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Richton Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Richton Park and the towns around it
Richton Park’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richton Park | B | 37.6% | 13.8% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Matteson | B | 36.2% | 14.3% | 11% | CDC place |
| Park Forest | C | 40.2% | 15.6% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Frankfort | A | 35.5% | 9.6% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| University Park | C | 48% | 14.2% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Monee Township | C+ | 41.9% | 12.9% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Richton Park adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Richton Park
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Richton Park is better than Illinois on 10 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Richton Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Richton Park | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.8%17.5–22 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.4–17.8 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.6%33.8–41.2 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.8%12.3–15.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%35–40.4 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.3%29.7–34.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.4%21.3–25.5 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.9–13.4 | 9.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.1%4.7–5.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.8–6.2 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.1%10.9–15.6 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%9.7–13 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.5%20.6–26.3 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%13.3–16.9 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.5%39.7–47.4 | 35.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.6–9.2 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%80.3–84.5 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.2%59–65.3 | 63.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%89–91.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.6–79.5 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%59.4–66.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%73.9–83.4 | 73.5% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.9%14.9–19 | 19.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 37.8%34.5–41.1 | 33.5% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.5%29.2–35.8 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.8%20.8–27 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.4%18.8–24.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.3%11.6–15.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.5%10.1–13 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.1%19–25.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%24.2–29.9 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%12.3–15.6 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%10.9–14 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.8%3.3–4.2 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6 | 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 | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 3.5% | 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 Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Richton Park
Is Richton Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richton Park is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #426 of 767 in Illinois. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Richton Park?
CDC estimates 37.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 41.2%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Richton Park?
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights in Olympia Fields, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Richton Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Richton Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9.2%), 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 Richton Park 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 Richton Park.
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.