Where Richland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Richland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richland
Richland keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.2% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (76.2% vs 68%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Richland
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Fewer Richland adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Michigan figure falls outside Richland’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Richland adults…
Richland runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Richland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Richland
No hospital or community health center in Richland 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 Richland; ≈ 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 Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Richland adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Richland does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Richland 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.
Richland 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 Richland adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Richland
Why doesn’t Richland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Richland.
What hospital is closest to Richland?
Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Richland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Richland?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Center Burdick in Kalamazoo, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richland.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan 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.