Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Ridgeway residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ridgeway, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ridgeway. How CDC estimates town health
Out of every 100 Ridgeway adults…
Ridgeway runs above OH on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ridgeway
No hospital or community health center in Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway; ≈ 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 Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ridgeway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Ridgeway adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Ridgeway 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.
11.4% of Ridgeway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Ridgeway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bokescreek Township | C+ | 39.9% | 12.6% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Hale Township | C− | 40.5% | 12.9% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ridgeway adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ridgeway
Why doesn’t Ridgeway have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ridgeway.
What hospital is closest to Ridgeway?
Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Ridgeway’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ridgeway?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kenton Community Health Center in Kenton, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ridgeway.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio 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.