On CDC estimates, Ridgewood is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Ridgewood differs from Illinois on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ridgewood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ridgewood
More Ridgewood adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.1%), vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Ridgewood has no health insurance
27.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Ridgewood
49.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 21.7% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). 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 Ridgewood’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Ridgewood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ridgewood is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns, #754 of 767 in Illinois. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 25% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Ridgewood’s median household income is $92,500; among the 9,649 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$116K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Ridgewood compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Ridgewood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Ridgewood adults…
Ridgewood runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 5% of Ridgewood residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Ridgewood
No hospital or community health center in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood; ≈ 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 Ridgewood adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Ridgewood runs above Illinois.
2 in 5 Ridgewood 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.
29.6% of Ridgewood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Ridgewood 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ridgewood adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ridgewood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ridgewood is better than Illinois on 1 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Ridgewood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ridgewood | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.9%27.8–36.2 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.5–18.8 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%16.9–21.5 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.9%40–52 | 34% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.6–16.3 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%29.2–36 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.9%29.5–36.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.7%19.2–24.4 | 24.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.1%6.3–8.1 | 6.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.7%17.8–25.8 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.4%14.6–20.2 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.1%33.7–44.3 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%15–21.1 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.9%36.3–47.8 | 35.4% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 27.1%22–32.1 | 9.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.5%68.5–76.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.5%45.8–53.4 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.4%77.4–83.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.8%68.4–74.9 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 45.5%40.4–50.9 | 60.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.3%55.4–72.6 | 73.5% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.1%16.3–22.1 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.6%33.9–43.7 | 33.5% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.8%27.6–36.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 33.6%28.7–38.6 | 15.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 26.4%22.9–30.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15%12.9–17.2 | 7.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.4%13.3–17.9 | 8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29.6%25.4–34.5 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.5%31.7–41.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.4%15.1–19.8 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.2%16.7–21.9 | 12.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.7–12.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 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 Ridgewood
Is Ridgewood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ridgewood is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health, #754 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ridgewood?
CDC estimates 45.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 40% and 52%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ridgewood?
Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers in New Lenox, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Ridgewood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ridgewood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 27.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 22–32.1%), 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 Ridgewood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ridgewood.
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.