Where Riverdale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Riverdale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Riverdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Riverdale
Mental distress runs high in Riverdale
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21.1%), vs 17.6% across Michigan. Depression is above the state too: 30.4%, vs 25.7% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Riverdale
61% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 13% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Riverdale
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. 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 Michigan figure falls outside Riverdale’s likely range.
How Riverdale adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Riverdale runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Riverdale 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Riverdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Riverdale adults…
Riverdale runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Riverdale
No hospital or community health center in Riverdale 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 Riverdale; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.7% of Riverdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Riverdale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Hall | — | — | — | — |
Elm Hall: 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 Riverdale adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Riverdale
Why doesn’t Riverdale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Riverdale.
What hospital is closest to Riverdale?
Mymichigan Medical Center Alma in Alma, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Riverdale’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 Riverdale.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan 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.