Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Richmond West is healthier than 36%
Richmond West differs from Florida on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Richmond West. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richmond West
Against towns with similar incomes, Richmond West’s lead shrinks
Richmond West is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, but 36% of the 8,297 towns with similar household incomes ($76K–$127K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Many Richmond West adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 4 working-age adults has no health insurance (26.3%, vs 15.9% across Florida). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 21.3%, is about level with the state’s 20.3%. Fewer get a yearly checkup: 74.7% vs 78.4%. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Richmond West
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.5%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Housing insecurity (16.7% vs 13.9%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in Richmond West
Richmond West runs below Florida on seven chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5.4% vs 9.1%), COPD (4.3% vs 7.2%) and arthritis (18.5% vs 26.6%). 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 Florida figure falls outside Richmond West’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Richmond West’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richmond West is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, #297 of 636 in Florida. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 90% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 18%).
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). Richmond West’s median household income is $101,970; among the 8,297 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$127K), it’s healthier than 36%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Richmond West adults…
Richmond West runs below FL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richmond West adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.7% of Richmond West adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Care in and near Richmond West
No hospital or community health center in Richmond West 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 Richmond West; ≈ 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 Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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How Richmond West adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Richmond West does better than Florida.
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Richmond West and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond West | B | 28.4% | 14.1% | 10% | CDC place |
| Country Walk | A− | 26.6% | 12.2% | 8.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Richmond West adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Richmond West
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Richmond West is better than Florida on 11 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Florida figure falls inside Richmond West’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Richmond West | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%18.8–23.9 | 20.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.2–15.5 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.3–15.6 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.4%23.7–33.4 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.4–15.9 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.3%27.1–33.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%31.3–38.3 | 39% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.5%16.2–20.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 7.5% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.2 | 3.8% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.4%9.4–13.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10%8.6–11.6 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 31.1%27.1–35.2 | 26.3% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.1–18.2 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%32.2–41 | 37.3% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 26.3%23.3–29.5 | 15.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.7%71.3–77.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.6%54.5–60.7 | 57.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.6–87.8 | 87% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.2–78.2 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.4%53.8–63 | 65.7% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%68.9–81.7 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.2%11.2–15.4 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%23–29.6 | 24.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.5%18.6–22.6 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.7%14.9–18.6 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 8.6% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.3%9.4–11.3 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.7%14.1–17.4 | 15% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.4%24–30.8 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%11.8–15.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.9–15.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.2–7.8 | 8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 4.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Florida figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Richmond West
Is Richmond West a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richmond West is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #297 of 636 in Florida. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Richmond West?
CDC estimates 28.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.7% and 33.4%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Richmond West?
West Kendall Baptist Hospital in Miami, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Richmond West’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Richmond West have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 26.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 23.3–29.5%), against 15.9% across Florida.
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 Richmond West 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 Richmond West.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida 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.