On CDC estimates, Riverview is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Riverview differs from Michigan on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Riverview. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Riverview
Cancer runs high in Riverview
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Riverview adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults 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 Michigan figure falls outside Riverview’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Riverview’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Riverview is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns, #254 of 701 in Michigan. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 82% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Riverview’s median household income is $73,468; among the 10,778 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 73%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Riverview adults…
Riverview runs below MI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Riverview is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Riverview as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.5% of Riverview adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Riverview
No hospital or community health center in Riverview 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 Riverview; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Riverview adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Riverview adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Riverview 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.
Riverview and the towns around it
Riverview’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview | B | 30.5% | 11.3% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Brownstown Township | B | 32.5% | 10.9% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Trenton | B+ | 30.3% | 10.6% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Grosse Ile Township | A | 28.3% | 10.4% | 10% | ZIP 48138 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Riverview adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Riverview
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Riverview is better than Michigan on 8 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Riverview’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Riverview | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%16.6–21.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.8–16 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.8–19.3 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.5%27.4–33.8 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.4%34.9–40 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%35.9–41.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.2%30–34.5 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%10.1–12.5 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.1%10.2–12.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.6%7.5–9.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.7–9.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%11.6–15.4 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.6%21.7–27.8 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13.5–17.6 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%31.6–37.6 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%5–7.1 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%78.9–83.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.7%70.4–74.8 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%87.9–90.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.9–81.4 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71%68–74 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%73.3–82.2 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%22.6–27.5 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.2%27.2–33.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.2%19.7–25 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.3%10.6–14.1 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.5–11.3 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%6–7.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.5%8.9–12.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.7%28.8–34.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%12.8–16.7 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.6–14.7 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Riverview
Is Riverview a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Riverview is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #254 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 73%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Riverview?
CDC estimates 30.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.4% and 33.8%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Riverview?
Wyandotte Hospital and Medical Center in Wyandotte, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Riverview’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Riverview have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.1%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Riverview more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Riverview.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.