Photo: DFHoulihan · CC BY-SA 4.0Where River Forest Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for River Forest Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 60305. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in River Forest Township
River Forest Township is an active town
Only 14.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. Habits ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in River Forest Township
River Forest Township runs below Illinois on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.1% vs 6.3%), diabetes (8.1% vs 11.7%) and stroke (2.3% vs 3.3%). Conditions ↓
Few River Forest Township adults smoke
6.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 River Forest Township’s likely range; River Forest Township’s figures come from ZIP code 60305, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
7.1 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 River Forest Township adults…
River Forest Township runs below IL on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near River Forest Township
No hospital or community health center in River Forest 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 River Forest Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of River Forest Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How River Forest Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, River Forest Township does better than Illinois.
3 in 10 River Forest 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.
5.7% of River Forest Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
River Forest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Forest | A+ | 24.7% | 8.1% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Proviso Township | B+ | 32.6% | 12.6% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| Maywood | C− | 39.6% | 16.4% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Melrose Park | C+ | 34.6% | 13.2% | 13.2% | CDC place |
| Forest Park | A | 30.6% | 10.6% | 9.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of River Forest Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in River Forest Township
Why doesn’t River Forest 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 River Forest Township.
What hospital is closest to River Forest Township?
Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, 1.4 miles in a straight line from River Forest Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near River Forest Township?
128 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Access Melrose Park Family Health Center in Melrose Park, 1.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in River Forest 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.