Within Utah, Riverdale is healthier than 10% of graded towns
Riverdale trails Utah on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Riverdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Riverdale
Utah sets a high bar
Riverdale is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns, but only 10% of the 118 Utah towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
More Riverdale adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (22.5%), vs 17.6% across Utah. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in Riverdale
1 in 17 adults have COPD (5.8%), vs 4.6% across Utah. 1 in 32 adults have had a stroke (3.1%), vs 2.5% across Utah. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.2%, vs 21.7% across Utah. In all, Riverdale runs above Utah on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Riverdale
1 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (10.1%), vs 8.1% across Utah. Habits ↓
Riverdale is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Riverdale is healthier than 61%. Against the 10,251 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 80%. 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 Utah figure falls outside Riverdale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Riverdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Riverdale is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns, #106 of 118 in Utah. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 87% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Riverdale’s median household income is $67,323; among the 10,251 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 80%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
7.3 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Riverdale adults…
Riverdale runs above UT on 8 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Riverdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
How Riverdale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Riverdale runs above Utah.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Riverdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Riverdale and the towns around it
Riverdale’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale | B | 35.5% | 9.9% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Roy | A− | 33.9% | 8.4% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Washington Terrace | A− | 33.2% | 8.6% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Ogden | B | 36.4% | 9.8% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| South Ogden | A− | 33.1% | 8.9% | 8.2% | CDC place |
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 (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Riverdale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Riverdale is better than Utah on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Riverdale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Riverdale | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%16.6–21.2 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.5–15.8 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.7–21.8 | 17.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%31.2–39.9 | 31% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 8.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 31.1%28.4–33.8 | 27.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.9%31–36.7 | 30.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 26.2%24–28.6 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.2 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.3 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.3 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 4.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 2.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%8.9–13 | 9.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8.5–11.8 | 8.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%19.5–25.7 | 17.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.1%9.3–12.9 | 12.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.7%31.1–38.6 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.1%10.2–14.1 | 10.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.1%70.1–76 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66%63.1–68.8 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.6%77.3–81.9 | 80.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.9%65–70.6 | 65.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%60.9–68.4 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%70.9–81.6 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29%26–32.1 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%31–38 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.3%19.6–25.2 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.1%13.8–18.7 | 12.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.4–13.9 | 10% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.7–8.9 | 6.5% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7–9.3 | 6.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%6.7–9.8 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.4%31.9–39 | 28.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.5–14.7 | 10.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16.5–20.8 | 15.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.5–5.5 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.5–9.5 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 2.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Utah figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Riverdale
Is Riverdale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Riverdale is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #106 of 118 in Utah. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Riverdale?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 39.9%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Riverdale?
Ogden Regional Medical Center in Ogden, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Riverdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Riverdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.2–14.1%), against 10.5% across Utah.
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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Utah 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.