Where Richvale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richvale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Richvale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richvale
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Richvale
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 6.4% across California. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.1% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.9%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Richvale runs above California on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Richvale adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below California. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 California figure falls outside Richvale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Richvale adults…
Richvale runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of Richvale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Care in and near Richvale
No hospital or community health center in Richvale 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 Richvale; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richvale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Richvale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Richvale runs above California.
1 in 3 Richvale 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.
Richvale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Richvale adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Richvale
Why doesn’t Richvale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Richvale.
What hospital is closest to Richvale?
Orchard Hospital in Gridley, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Richvale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Richvale?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ampla Health Gridley Medical in Gridley, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richvale.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California 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.