Where Riggston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Riggston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62694. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Riggston
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Riggston
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Riggston runs above Illinois on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Riggston
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.3%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Fewer Riggston adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Illinois. 1 in 8 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 Riggston’s likely range; Riggston’s figures come from ZIP code 62694, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Riggston adults…
Riggston 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.7% of Riggston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Care in and near Riggston
No hospital or community health center in Riggston 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 Riggston; ≈ 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 Riggston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Riggston adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Riggston 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.
Riggston and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Riggston adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Riggston
Why doesn’t Riggston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Riggston.
What hospital is closest to Riggston?
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Riggston’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 Riggston.
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.