Where Riverlea residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Riverlea, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Riverlea. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Riverlea
Riverlea is an active town
Only 13.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Riverlea keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.5% vs 79.9%) and dentist visits (80.9% vs 62.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Riverlea
Riverlea runs below Ohio on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.3% vs 8%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (9.3% vs 13.2%). 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 Ohio figure falls outside Riverlea’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Riverlea adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Riverlea adults…
Riverlea runs below OH on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Riverlea
No hospital or community health center in Riverlea 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 Riverlea; ≈ 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).
How Riverlea adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Riverlea does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Riverlea 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.
2.6% of Riverlea adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Riverlea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Township | A | 29.4% | 9.8% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Worthington | A+ | 27.2% | 9.6% | 7.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Riverlea adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Riverlea
Why doesn’t Riverlea have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Riverlea.
What hospital is closest to Riverlea?
Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Riverlea’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Riverlea?
23 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lower Lights Health Northland in Columbus, 4.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Riverlea.
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.