How healthy is River Bluff?
River Bluff differs from Kentucky on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 22 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for River Bluff. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in River Bluff
River Bluff is an active town
Only 16.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Kentucky. Habits ↓
River Bluff keeps up with checkups
It beats Kentucky on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75.2% vs 58.1%) and cholesterol checks (90.2% vs 84.2%). Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in River Bluff
River Bluff runs below Kentucky on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.8% vs 10.2%), stroke (2.6% vs 4%) and diabetes (10.2% vs 13.7%). 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 Kentucky figure falls outside River Bluff’s likely range; no Health Grade: estimates for a town this small are less certain.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of River Bluff adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Out of every 100 River Bluff adults…
River Bluff runs below KY on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near River Bluff
No hospital or community health center in River Bluff 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 River Bluff; ≈ 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 River Bluff adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, River Bluff does better than Kentucky.
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.
4.9% of River Bluff adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of River Bluff adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 445 people are less certain, so we show River Bluff's figures without a grade.
All 39 CDC measures for River Bluff
| Measure | River Bluff | Likely range | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 33.6% | 29.2–37.6% | 38.8% | better |
| High cholesterol | 34.7% | 29.9–39.2% | 36.8% | about the same |
| Obesity | 32.6% | 25.2–40.8% | 38.3% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4% | 24.7–32.3% | 32.2% | about the same |
| Depression | 22.9% | 19.3–26.8% | 26.7% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 7.1% | 5.6–8.8% | 18.9% | better |
| Asthma | 9.3% | 8.1–10.6% | 11.1% | better |
| Cancer (not skin) | 10.1% | 9–11.1% | 8.7% | worse |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 8.7–11.7% | 13.7% | better |
| COPD | 5.8% | 5.2–6.5% | 10.2% | better |
| Heart disease | 6.3% | 5.6–7% | 8.2% | better |
| Stroke | 2.6% | 2.3–2.8% | 4% | better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.7% | 8.4–11.2% | 18.5% | better |
| Binge drink | 15.6% | 12.5–19% | 14.2% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 16.1% | 13.1–19.4% | 26.9% | better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.2% | 26.6–40.3% | 39.6% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 80.2% | 76.5–83.6% | 78.7% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 75.2% | 72.1–78.2% | 58.1% | better |
| Cholesterol check | 90.2% | 88.3–91.8% | 84.2% | better |
| Colon screening | 73.9% | 69.4–78.1% | 65.8% | better |
| Mammogram | 80.3% | 73.2–86.3% | 72.7% | better |
| Taking BP meds | 80.9% | 77.6–83.8% | 81.3% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 3.3% | 2.3–4.7% | 5.4% | better |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Lack emotional support | 18% | 15.2–21% | 22.5% | better |
| Frequent mental distress | 12.3% | 10.9–13.7% | 17.4% | better |
| Fair or poor health | 12.3% | 10.8–13.9% | 22.4% | better |
| Frequent physical distress | 9.9% | 8.7–11.2% | 15.2% | better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 6.6% | 5.9–7.5% | 15.5% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 5.9% | 5.2–6.8% | 11.7% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 4.3% | 3.8–5% | 8.8% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 4.3% | 3.9–4.8% | 8.8% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 4.9% | 4.3–5.7% | 14.5% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.3% | 21.7–29.3% | 37.4% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 10.3% | 9–11.7% | 17.3% | |
| Thinking or memory | 10.1% | 8.9–11.4% | 17.3% | |
| Hearing | 6.7% | 6–7.6% | 9% | |
| Vision | 2.9% | 2.7–3.2% | 6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 2% | 1.8–2.2% | 4.4% | |
| Errands alone | 4.8% | 4.3–5.3% | 9.4% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed River Bluff door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Kentucky figure falls inside it, we don’t call River Bluff better or worse.
CDC publishes River Bluff directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in River Bluff.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. CDC’s 2025 release leaves out 34 of its measures for Kentucky, so those come from the 2024 release (earlier survey years). The Kentucky 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.