Photo: Jeff Silverstein / Jeffsilverstein at en.wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Ridgefield is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Ridgefield differs from Washington on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ridgefield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ridgefield
Depression is more common in Ridgefield
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (28.1%), vs 25.1% across Washington. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.3%, vs 16.4% across Washington. Mind & connection ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Ridgefield’s lead shrinks
Ridgefield is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, but 65% of the 6,249 towns with similar household incomes ($87K–$145K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Ridgefield adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Washington. 1 in 15 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 10 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Ridgefield
Ridgefield runs below Washington on stroke (2.3% vs 2.9%), heart disease (4.3% vs 5.4%) and diabetes (7.7% vs 9.5%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Washington 17%). 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 Washington figure falls outside Ridgefield’s likely range.
What’s behind Ridgefield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ridgefield is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #97 of 285 in Washington. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 97% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Ridgefield’s median household income is $116,389; among the 6,249 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($87K–$145K), it’s healthier than 65%, about where its income would put it.
Most Washington towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Ridgefield is healthier than 66% of graded towns, against 83% nationally.
How Ridgefield adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Ridgefield runs above Washington.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of Ridgefield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Out of every 100 Ridgefield adults…
Ridgefield runs below WA on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Ridgefield residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Washington. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Ridgefield
No hospital or community health center in Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Ridgefield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Ridgefield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield | A− | 34.5% | 7.7% | 9.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ridgefield adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ridgefield
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ridgefield is better than Washington on 15 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Ridgefield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ridgefield | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.7%12.2–15.4 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.4–13 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.5–20.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.5%31.2–38.1 | 30.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 9.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.1%25–29.4 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.9%28.6–33.3 | 34.9% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.7%20.9–24.7 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.6–12.9 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.3 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 5.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.6 | 2.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.2%5–7.5 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.9%8.5–11.5 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16%14–18.1 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%16.3–20.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.9%27.8–33.7 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%5.1–7 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 67.7%65–70.4 | 70.7% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.8%67.2–71.9 | 67% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%83.1–86.3 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.2%65.3–70.9 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%63.7–69.8 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77%72.3–80.8 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.1%25.7–30.7 | 25.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%21.3–25.8 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.7%6.9–8.7 | 9.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.1%3.7–4.7 | 5.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7%6–7.5 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.7%21.4–26.1 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 10.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%11.3–14.2 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.7 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.8–3.4 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%5.2–6.6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Washington figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Ridgefield
Is Ridgefield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ridgefield is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #97 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 65%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ridgefield?
CDC estimates 34.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 38.1%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ridgefield?
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Ridgefield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ridgefield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–7%), against 8.4% across Washington.
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 Ridgefield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ridgefield.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Washington 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.