Where Ripley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ripley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 62353. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ripley
Dental care lags in Ripley
51.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 18.1% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Ripley’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Ripley
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.7%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ripley
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.5%), vs 15.9% across Illinois. Utility shut-off threats (11.2% vs 7.8%) and no reliable transportation (11% vs 8%) are higher too. 20.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.8% 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 Ripley’s likely range; Ripley’s figures come from ZIP code 62353, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ripley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
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.
20.7% of Ripley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Out of every 100 Ripley adults…
Ripley runs below IL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ripley
No hospital or community health center in Ripley 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 Ripley; ≈ 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 Ripley adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ripley runs above Illinois.
4 in 10 Ripley 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.
Ripley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ripley Township | — | — | — | — |
Woodstock Township and Ripley 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 Ripley adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ripley
Why doesn’t Ripley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ripley.
What hospital is closest to Ripley?
Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Ripley’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 Ripley.
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.