David Worth Dennis House · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Richmond is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Richmond trails Indiana on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Richmond. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richmond
Making ends meet is harder in Richmond
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.3%), vs 14.7% across Indiana. Utility shut-off threats (11.9% vs 8.4%) and no reliable transportation (10.8% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 15.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Richmond is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Richmond is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Richmond
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.5% across Indiana. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 6.8% across Indiana. In all, Richmond runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Richmond is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Richmond is healthier than 9%. Against the 4,153 towns with similar household incomes ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 30%. 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 Indiana figure falls outside Richmond’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Richmond’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richmond is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns, #550 of 589 in Indiana. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 25% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 6%).
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’s median household income is $45,399; among the 4,153 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 30%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.5% of Richmond adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Richmond adults…
Richmond runs above IN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Richmond
1 hospital and 5 community health centers in Richmond, 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; ≈ 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 Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Richmond adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Richmond adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Richmond runs above Indiana.
1 in 3 Richmond 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.
Richmond and the towns around it
Richmond’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | D | 39.4% | 15.7% | 21% | CDC place |
| Spring Grove | — | — | — | — | |
| Wayne Township | D | 38.6% | 15.4% | 20.1% | ZIP 47374 |
| Center Township | C− | 37.2% | 13.9% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
Spring Grove: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Richmond adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Richmond
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Richmond is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Richmond’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Richmond | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.5%23.3–29.8 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.8–19 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%18.2–23 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.4%32.2–47.1 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.7%13.6–17.9 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.6%37.3–46 | 37.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%35–44 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.7%29.2–36.3 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.8–14 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%7.9–9.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.2–4.9 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.8%19–26.6 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21%18.2–23.9 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.2%26.6–36.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.3–18.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.1%33.3–46.5 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.5%9–12.4 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.2–83.4 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55%51.3–58.6 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.5%81.3–85.7 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76–81.6 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%59.8–69.7 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.7%64–79.7 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.8%23.8–32.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%29.9–39.5 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%22–29.1 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.3%18.7–24.2 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%12.9–16.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.9%10.5–13.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.5%13.6–17.6 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.4%34.7–44.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19%16.7–21.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19%16.8–21.3 | 15% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%7.9–10.1 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.5–7.8 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.4%10.1–12.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.9–6 | 3.7% | 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 Indiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Richmond
Is Richmond a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richmond is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health, #550 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 30%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Richmond?
CDC estimates 39.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 47.1%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Richmond?
Reid Health in Richmond, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Richmond’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Richmond have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–12.4%), against 8.9% across Indiana.
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 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 Richmond.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana 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.