Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Riverside is healthier than 68%
Riverside differs from Missouri on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Riverside. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Riverside
Making ends meet is harder in Riverside
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. Utility shut-off threats (11.4% vs 9%) and housing insecurity (15% vs 12.1%) are higher too. 14.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Riverside looks healthier next to Missouri than next to the country
It’s healthier than 55% of the 247 Missouri towns we grade, but 35% of towns nationwide. Much of Missouri scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Riverside is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Riverside is healthier than 35%. Against the 6,467 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 68%. Health Grade ↓
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 Missouri figure falls outside Riverside’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Riverside’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Riverside is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns, #112 of 247 in Missouri. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 56% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Riverside’s median household income is $52,006; among the 6,467 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 68%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Missouri towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Riverside is healthier than 55% of graded towns, against 35% nationally.
Where Riverside compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.1% of Riverside adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Out of every 100 Riverside adults…
Riverside runs below MO on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Riverside residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Riverside
1 community health center in Riverside, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Riverside; ≈ 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 Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Riverside adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Riverside adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Riverside 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.
Riverside and the towns around it
Riverside’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | C | 41.7% | 11.7% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Northmoor | — | — | — | — | |
| Kansas City | C+ | 38.5% | 12% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Parkville | A− | 35.7% | 9.3% | 11.4% | CDC place |
Northmoor: 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 Riverside adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Riverside
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Riverside is better than Missouri on 3 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Riverside’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Riverside | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.9%18.2–23.9 | 20.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.1–15.6 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.8–20.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.7%35.2–48.3 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.2–13.3 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%31.9–39.3 | 36.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%32–39.8 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.3%22.4–28.1 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.7%13.4–20.3 | 15.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%13.8–19.4 | 16% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.4%24.1–33.1 | 28.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.2–19 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.6%32.6–47.1 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.9%8.1–11.9 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.4–82 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.8%50.6–58.9 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83%80.6–85.1 | 84.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.7%70.5–76.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%57.8–69.3 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%65.2–82.4 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.4–27.2 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.5%26.1–35.2 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.6–24 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17%14.2–20.1 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15%12.8–17.5 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.4%9.8–13.1 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%8.7–11.7 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.1%11.6–16.8 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%30.1–38.8 | 36.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12.3–16.3 | 15.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%15.6–20.2 | 17.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–7.9 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.1–10.6 | 9.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.5 | 3.9% | 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 Missouri figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Riverside
Is Riverside a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Riverside is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #112 of 247 in Missouri. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Riverside?
CDC estimates 41.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.2% and 48.3%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Riverside?
NKC Health in North Kansas City, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Riverside’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Riverside have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–11.9%), against 8.7% across Missouri.
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 Riverside more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Riverside.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Missouri 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.