Photo: Ktkvtsh · CC BY 4.0Where Richmond residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richmond, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Richmond. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richmond
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Richmond
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.4%), vs 7.5% across Louisiana. Stroke is also above the state: 6.3%, vs 4.3% across Louisiana. In all, Richmond runs above Louisiana on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 52% of residents are 65 or older (Louisiana 17%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Richmond is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Richmond’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Richmond, and more people treating it
51.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Louisiana 42.6%), but 85.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Richmond keeps up with checkups
It beats Louisiana on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.6% vs 81.8%) and dentist visits (62.5% vs 57.2%). Checkups ↓
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 Louisiana figure falls outside Richmond’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Richmond adults…
Richmond runs above LA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Richmond is an older town: 52% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Louisiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Richmond as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Richmond
No hospital or community health center in Richmond 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 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Richmond adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Louisiana.
Everyday habits, side by side with Louisiana
Share of adults, with the Louisiana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Richmond adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Richmond does better than Louisiana.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.5% of Richmond adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 19% across Louisiana.
Richmond and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallulah | D− | 53.8% | 24.6% | 28.4% | 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 (Louisiana 38%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Richmond
Why doesn’t Richmond have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Richmond.
What hospital is closest to Richmond?
Madison Parish Hospital in Tallulah, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Richmond’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Richmond?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Outpatient Medical Center, Inc. @ Tallulah in Tallulah, 1.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richmond.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Louisiana 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.