Where Richview Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richview Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62877, 62808. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richview Township
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Richview Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Richview Township runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%), and cancer, COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Richview Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Richview Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Richview Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Richview Township is insured
Only 6.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. 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 Illinois figure falls outside Richview Township’s likely range; Richview Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62877, 62808, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Richview Township adults…
Richview Township runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Richview Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Richview Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Richview Township
No hospital or community health center in Richview Township 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 Richview Township; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.2% of Richview Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richview Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Richview Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Richview Township 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.
Richview Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington Township | C+ | 39% | 12.7% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Ashley Township | — | — | — | — |
Ashley Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Richview Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Richview Township
Why doesn’t Richview Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Richview Township.
What hospital is closest to Richview Township?
Washington County Hospital in Nashville, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Richview Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richview Township.
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. 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.