Where Richfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 67953. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richfield
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Richfield
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 6.7% across Kansas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.4% across Kansas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.2% across Kansas. In all, Richfield runs above Kansas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Richfield, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (Kansas 9.9%), yet 22.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18% across the state. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Richfield
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), vs 14% across Kansas. 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 Kansas figure falls outside Richfield’s likely range; Richfield’s figures come from ZIP code 67953, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Richfield adults…
Richfield runs above KS on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kansas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kansas
Share of adults, with the Kansas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Richfield
No hospital or community health center in Richfield 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 Richfield; ≈ 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 Richfield adults are doing
About the same as Kansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Richfield 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.
9.2% of Richfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.4% across Kansas.
Richfield 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 Richfield adults live with a disability (Kansas 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Richfield
Why doesn’t Richfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Richfield.
What hospital is closest to Richfield?
Morton County Hospital in Elkhart, 19.3 miles in a straight line from Richfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richfield.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kansas 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.