Richmond Hill Plantation · Photo: David Deiner, Photographer · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Richmond Hill is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Richmond Hill differs from Georgia on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Richmond Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richmond Hill
Binge drinking is the habit Richmond Hill doesn’t win on
18.1% of adults binge drink, vs 14.5% across Georgia, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill runs below Georgia on six chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.4% vs 3.6%), heart disease (4.1% vs 6.1%) and diabetes (9.2% vs 13.3%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Georgia 15%). Conditions ↓
Richmond Hill is an active town
Only 20.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.5% across Georgia. The town has 27 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Richmond Hill’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Richmond Hill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richmond Hill is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, #39 of 261 in Georgia. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 89% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 44%).
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 Hill’s median household income is $92,824; among the 9,602 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$116K), it’s healthier than 79%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
27 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Richmond Hill adults…
Richmond Hill runs below GA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Richmond Hill residents are 65 or older, vs 15% across Georgia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Richmond Hill
1 community health center in Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Richmond Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Richmond Hill adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
4 in 10 Richmond Hill 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.
9.5% of Richmond Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Richmond Hill and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill | A− | 33.4% | 9.2% | 11.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Richmond Hill adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Richmond Hill
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Richmond Hill is better than Georgia on 18 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Georgia figure falls inside Richmond Hill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Richmond Hill | GA | U.S. | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.3–17.6 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.1–13.1 | 13.5% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.4–19.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.4%26.6–40.7 | 35.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.2%8–10.6 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.7%26.9–34.6 | 37.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.3%28.3–36.4 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.6%18–23.3 | 24.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%4–5.2 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.2–11 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%10–13.7 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.8%17.3–24.7 | 26.5% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%14.8–21.7 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%28.6–41.9 | 38.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%9.2–12.5 | 13.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%73.1–80.6 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.7%60.1–67.2 | 59.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.4–88.2 | 86.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.7%68.4–74.9 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%60.4–70.2 | 64.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%68.2–82.8 | 75.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%17.9–24.7 | 19% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37%31.4–42.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%18.9–26.2 | 24.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13%10.9–15.5 | 17.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.5–14.5 | 15% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.5–8.8 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.6–8.9 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.5%7.9–11.3 | 14.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.1%22.4–29.9 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.8%8.4–11.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%11.9–15.3 | 14.4% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.2–7.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 4.2% | 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 Georgia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Richmond Hill
Is Richmond Hill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richmond Hill is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #39 of 261 in Georgia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 79%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Richmond Hill?
CDC estimates 33.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.6% and 40.7%, against 35.2% across Georgia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Richmond Hill?
St. Joseph's Hospital - Savannah in Savannah, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Richmond Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Richmond Hill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–12.5%), 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 Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill.
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.