First Congregational Church · Photo: Howenstein115 14:59, 24 November 2008 (UTC) · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Richmond is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Richmond trails Michigan on 14 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
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Richmond
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Richmond runs above Michigan on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Every town around Richmond scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Richmond’s D, from Richmond Township (C−) to Columbus Township (B+). Around town ↓
More Richmond adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.8%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. 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 Michigan 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 11% of U.S. towns, #654 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 29% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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 $64,719; among the 9,883 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Richmond adults…
Richmond runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Richmond and the towns around it
Richmond’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 | 40.3% | 13.5% | 19.9% | CDC place |
| Lenox Township | C | 39.3% | 11.1% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Richmond Township | C− | 38.7% | 12.4% | 17.9% | ZIP 48062 |
| Casco Township | B− | 35.9% | 11.4% | 16.3% | ZIP 48064 |
| Columbus Township | B+ | 33.6% | 10.1% | 13.7% | ZIP 48063 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
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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 Michigan.
How Richmond adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Richmond runs above Michigan.
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.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.7% of Richmond adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Richmond adults live with a disability (Michigan 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 Michigan on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Michigan 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 | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.8%22.1–29.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.4–20.1 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.3–22 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.3%35.5–45.3 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.7–15.4 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.8%37.5–44.3 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%36.4–43.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 34.1%31.3–37.2 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–11 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%7.8–10.2 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.9%9.9–14 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4–5.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.9%11.4–16.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.9%16.4–23.7 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.8%27.2–36.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.6–18.7 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%32.7–40.6 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.8%6.6–11.1 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.7–83.5 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.7%61.6–67.5 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%82.9–87.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%76.8–81.8 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.7%63.6–71.5 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%70.7–81.7 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.1%25.8–32.5 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%29.1–38.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%19.4–27 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.6%15.6–24.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.7%11.1–16.5 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.4%8.6–12.2 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%8.3–11.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.7%15.5–24.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39%34.6–43.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.6%15.8–21.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.1%15.6–20.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8–10.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%5.6–7.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.7%10–13.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.4–6.2 | 3.8% | 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 Michigan 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 11% of U.S. towns: D for health, #654 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. 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 40.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.5% and 45.3%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Richmond?
Ascension River District Hospital in East China, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Richmond’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Richmond have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–11.1%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
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 Michigan 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.