Westervelt Christian Church · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Ridge Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ridge Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 62565, 62534, 62510. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ridge Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Ridge Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Ridge Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ridge Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Ridge Township, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. 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 Ridge Township’s likely range; Ridge Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 62565, 62534, 62510, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ridge Township adults…
Ridge Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ridge Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Ridge Township
No hospital or community health center in Ridge 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 Ridge 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).
How Ridge Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Ridge 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.6% of Ridge Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Ridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pickaway Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rose Township | C+ | 38.5% | 13.5% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Okaw Township | — | — | — | — |
Rural Township, Pickaway Township and Okaw 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 Ridge Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ridge Township
Why doesn’t Ridge 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 Ridge Township.
What hospital is closest to Ridge Township?
HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Ridge 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 Ridge 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.