Photo: FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Richmond is healthier than 77%
Richmond differs from Kentucky on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Richmond. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richmond
Richmond is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Richmond is healthier than 40%. Against the 6,092 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 77%. Health Grade ↓
Richmond looks healthier next to Kentucky than next to the country
It’s healthier than 61% of the 141 Kentucky towns we grade, but 40% of towns nationwide. Much of Kentucky scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Richmond
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.3%), vs 15.5% across Kentucky. No reliable transportation (12.1% vs 8.8%) is higher too. 19% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 14 working-age adults in Richmond has no health insurance
7.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.4% across Kentucky. Checkups ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Richmond
Richmond runs below Kentucky on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (6.1% vs 8.7%), heart disease (5.9% vs 8.2%) and diabetes (10.2% vs 13.7%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Kentucky 17%). 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 Kentucky figure falls outside Richmond’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Richmond’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richmond is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #55 of 141 in Kentucky. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 78% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
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 $50,870; among the 6,092 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 77%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Kentucky towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Richmond is healthier than 61% of graded towns, against 40% nationally.
Where Richmond compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 31.2% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.1% (U.S. 7.9%); stroke, 3.1% (U.S. 3.4%).
Out of every 100 Richmond adults…
Richmond runs below KY on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Richmond residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kentucky. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19% of Richmond adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richmond adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Richmond
1 hospital and 2 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 Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
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How Richmond adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Richmond runs above Kentucky.
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Richmond and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | C+ | 35.6% | 10.2% | 17.5% | CDC place |
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 (Kentucky 37.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Richmond
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Richmond is better than Kentucky on 8 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Kentucky 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 | KY | U.S. | vs KY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.6%19.3–24 | 22.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.7–16 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.5%19.4–23.7 | 17.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.6%28.8–42.9 | 38.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.9–11.7 | 13.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.8%28.1–35.7 | 38.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.2%27.4–35.3 | 36.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.4%21.5–27.5 | 32.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.8–13.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 8.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 10.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.6%16.3–23.3 | 18.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.5%15.4–19.8 | 18.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%21.9–30.3 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.5–18.9 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.2%38.4–52.1 | 39.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%6–8.2 | 5.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%72.4–80.2 | 78.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.3%51.4–59.2 | 58.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 76.5%73.3–79.8 | 84.2% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.5%70.7–76.3 | 81.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%59.9–69.7 | 65.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%64.5–80.4 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.7%25.7–34.1 | 26.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.4%20.1–27 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.3%17.4–21.5 | 15.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.9%12.3–15.7 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 8.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.1%11–13.3 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19%17–21.1 | 14.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.2%33.9–42.8 | 37.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%12.5–15.7 | 17.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.4%19.3–23.6 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.2 | 9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.7–6.8 | 6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11%10–12.1 | 9.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.7–4.3 | 4.4% | 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 Kentucky 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 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #55 of 141 in Kentucky. 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 35.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 42.9%, against 38.3% across Kentucky and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Richmond?
Baptist Health Richmond in Richmond, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Richmond’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Richmond have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–8.2%), against 5.4% across Kentucky.
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 B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richmond.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky 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.