Where Ridgeland Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ridgeland Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 60955, 60968. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ridgeland Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Ridgeland Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.9% across Illinois. Cancer is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Ridgeland Township runs above Illinois on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ridgeland Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.3%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
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 Ridgeland Township’s likely range; Ridgeland Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 60955, 60968, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ridgeland Township adults…
Ridgeland Township runs above IL on 8 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Care in and near Ridgeland Township
No hospital or community health center in Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Ridgeland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Ridgeland Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Ridgeland 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.
15.1% of Ridgeland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Ridgeland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onarga Township | C | 40.6% | 13.7% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ridgeland Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ridgeland Township
Why doesn’t Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland Township.
What hospital is closest to Ridgeland Township?
Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka, 18.3 miles in a straight line from Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland 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.