Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Richland is healthier than 50%
Richland differs from Georgia on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Richland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richland
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Richland
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (6.9%), about twice the Georgia rate. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 6.5% across Georgia. Diabetes is also above the state: 23.3%, vs 13.3% across Georgia. In all, Richland runs above Georgia on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Richland adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.2%), vs 26.5% across Georgia. Habits ↓
Richland is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Richland is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Richland, and more people treating it
53.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Georgia 37.4%), but 83.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Richland is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Richland is healthier than 3%. Against the 216 towns with similar household incomes ($19K–$31K), it’s healthier than 50%. Health Grade ↓
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 Georgia figure falls outside Richland’s likely range.
What’s behind Richland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richland is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 20% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Richland’s median household income is $25,100; among the 216 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($19K–$31K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Where Richland compares well: binge drinking, 9.9% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 83.3% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Richland adults…
Richland runs above GA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
Care in and near Richland
1 community health center in Richland, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Richland; ≈ 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 Richland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Richland runs above Georgia.
2 in 5 Richland 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.
32.8% of Richland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Richland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | D− | 44.9% | 23.3% | 20.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Richland adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Richland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Richland is better than Georgia on 3 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Richland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Richland | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.4%28.2–36.7 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.5–21.3 | 13.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.7–21.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.9%36.4–54.2 | 35.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 23.3%20.7–26.3 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 53.6%49.2–58.2 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%36.9–46 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34.8%31.2–38.6 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.6–13.5 | 10.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.4%9.9–13.2 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.7%17.5–24.1 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.7%17.5–24.1 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.2%34.3–46.5 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 9.9%8.1–12.3 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.3%37–51.8 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15%12.2–18.3 | 13.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.3%80.4–86.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.2%49.5–57 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.7–89.4 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.6%81.5–85.7 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%61.5–71.5 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%68.8–82.7 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.1%15.2–21.2 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.5%33.1–44.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.3%25.1–33.8 | 24.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 33.1%28.2–38.1 | 17.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.5%21–28.2 | 15% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.3%15.9–20.9 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.3%14–18.7 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 32.8%27.7–37.7 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.6%36.5–47 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.5%22.3–28.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.2%15.8–20.8 | 14.4% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.2%12.4–16.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 4.2% | 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 Georgia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Richland
Is Richland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richland is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Richland?
CDC estimates 44.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.4% and 54.2%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Richland?
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, 23.1 miles in a straight line from Richland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Richland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.2–18.3%), against 13.1% across Georgia.
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 Richland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richland.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Georgia 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.