Photo: ONUnicorn · CC BY-SA 4.0Where River Forest residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for River Forest, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 46011. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in River Forest
Cancer and arthritis run high in River Forest
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.3% across Indiana. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.1%), vs 28.3% across Indiana. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in River Forest, and more people treating it
42.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. 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 Indiana figure falls outside River Forest’s likely range; River Forest’s figures come from ZIP code 46011, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 River Forest adults…
River Forest runs above IN on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of River Forest adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near River Forest
No hospital or community health center in River Forest 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; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How River Forest adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 River Forest 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.
8.1% of River Forest adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
River Forest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | D | 38.7% | 16.1% | 21.2% | 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 adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in River Forest
Why doesn’t River Forest 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.
What hospital is closest to River Forest?
Community Hospital of Anderson and Madison County in Anderson, 2.4 miles in a straight line from River Forest’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near River Forest?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Meridian Health Services in Anderson, 1.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in River Forest.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana 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.