Where Ridgefield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ridgefield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ridgefield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ridgefield
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Ridgefield
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.6%), vs 24.2% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Ridgefield runs above Illinois on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ridgefield, and more people treating it
39.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Illinois 33%), but 80% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Ridgefield adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Illinois. 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 Illinois figure falls outside Ridgefield’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ridgefield adults…
Ridgefield runs above IL on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ridgefield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of Ridgefield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Ridgefield
No hospital or community health center in Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield; ≈ 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 Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Ridgefield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ridgefield does better than Illinois.
3 in 10 Ridgefield 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.
Ridgefield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | A | 31.7% | 9.7% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Nunda Township | A− | 32.1% | 10.4% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Dorr Township | B+ | 33.1% | 11% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ridgefield adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ridgefield
Why doesn’t Ridgefield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ridgefield.
What hospital is closest to Ridgefield?
Mercyhealth Hospital & Physician Clinic-Crystal La in Crystal Lake, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Ridgefield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ridgefield?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Aunt Martha's Woodstock Community Health Center in Woodstock, 2.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ridgefield.
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.