Photo: GreenGlass1972 · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Riverside is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns
Riverside differs from Utah on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Riverside. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Riverside
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Riverside
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.7%), vs 4.6% across Utah. 1 in 15 adults have heart disease (6.6%), vs 4.7% across Utah. Stroke is also above the state: 3.4%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Riverside runs above Utah on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Riverside
62.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 70.3% across Utah. Among those 65 and older, 13.8% have lost all their teeth (Utah 9.8%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Riverside
1 in 9 adults smoke cigarettes (11%), vs 8.1% across Utah. Habits ↓
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 Riverside’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Riverside’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Riverside is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 82% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 32%).
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 $73,246; among the 10,764 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Riverside adults…
Riverside runs above UT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Riverside adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
6.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Riverside
No hospital or community health center in Riverside 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 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).
How Riverside adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
1 in 3 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.7% of Riverside adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Riverside and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Riverside adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). 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 Utah on 2 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Utah 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 | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%15.4–21.5 | 15.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.5–16.4 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%15.8–20.4 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.3%27.6–39.7 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9–12.1 | 8.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 31.9%28.4–35.8 | 27.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.1%29.3–37.2 | 30.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.6%22.8–28.9 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.7 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.7%5.7–7.9 | 4.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.8 | 2.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.1–16.7 | 9.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11%8.8–13.4 | 8.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%16.9–24.7 | 17.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 10.4%8.4–12.7 | 12.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.9%33.1–44.6 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.1%7.9–12.9 | 10.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%70.5–78.1 | 70.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.8%59.2–66.4 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.6%77.9–83.1 | 80.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.5%68.1–74.8 | 65.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%61.3–71.3 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70%61.5–77.4 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%23.2–30.6 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%27.1–36 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.4–24 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.2%10.5–16.2 | 12.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8–11.8 | 10% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.8–8.1 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.1–8.5 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%6–9.7 | 6.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.7%27.5–36.2 | 28.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.1–15.3 | 10.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.3–19.2 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.3–9.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7–9.4 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–4.1 | 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 Riverside
Is Riverside a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Riverside is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. 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 33.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.6% and 39.7%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Riverside?
Cache Valley Hospital in North Logan, 16.5 miles in a straight line from Riverside’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Riverside have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–12.9%), 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 Riverside 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 Riverside.
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.