Where Riley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Riley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Riley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Riley
Fewer Riley adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Kansas. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Riley is an active town
Only 20.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.6% across Kansas. Habits ↓
Obesity and diabetes are less common in Riley
Riley runs below Kansas on obesity (28% vs 36.5%) and diabetes (9% vs 11.4%). Conditions ↓
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 Kansas figure falls outside Riley’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.8% of Riley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Riley adults…
Riley runs below KS on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Riley
No hospital or community health center in Riley 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 Riley; ≈ 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 Riley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
How Riley adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
3 in 10 Riley 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.
Riley 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 Riley adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Riley
Why doesn’t Riley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Riley.
What hospital is closest to Riley?
Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan in Manhattan, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Riley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Riley.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kansas 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.