Photo: SDHO · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Richfield is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Richfield differs from Minnesota on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Richfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richfield
1 in 10 working-age adults in Richfield has no health insurance
10.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.5% across Minnesota. Checkups ↓
Diabetes and arthritis are less common in Richfield
Richfield runs below Minnesota on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8% vs 10.1%), arthritis (18% vs 22.3%) and obesity (27.1% vs 33.5%). 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 Minnesota figure falls outside Richfield’s likely range.
What’s behind Richfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richfield is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, #41 of 271 in Minnesota. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 96% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 79%.
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). Richfield’s median household income is $85,132; among the 10,402 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$106K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
Out of every 100 Richfield adults…
Richfield runs below MN on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
7.8 miles of trails across 23 parks and preserves
How Richfield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Richfield runs above Minnesota.
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.
8.3% of Richfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Richfield and the towns around it
Richfield’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield | A | 27.1% | 8% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Minneapolis | A− | 28.6% | 7.4% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Bloomington | A | 26.8% | 8.9% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Edina | A+ | 23.4% | 7.7% | 7.7% | CDC place |
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 (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Richfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Richfield is better than Minnesota on 10 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Minnesota figure falls inside Richfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Richfield | MN | U.S. | vs MN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%14–17 | 16% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 11.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.6–16.3 | 15.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.1%24.7–29.7 | 33.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8%7.2–8.9 | 10.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.6%25.8–29.4 | 31% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.7%29.7–33.7 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18%16.7–19.5 | 22.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.6–10.5 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.7–7.9 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 5.4% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.9%7.5–10.5 | 8.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 13.1% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.3%18.4–22.3 | 22.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%16.9–20.5 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.7%25.7–29.9 | 29.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 7.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.3%71.1–75.4 | 74.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.2%65.2–69.2 | 67.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%83.5–86.2 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.6%69.3–73.9 | 76.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.4%66–70.8 | 68.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.2%74.6–81.6 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%23.4–27.5 | 24.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%31.9–36.5 | 31.2% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%21–24.9 | 21.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.9%11.6–14.3 | 11.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%10–12.5 | 9.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 5.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 7.9% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.1%24.2–28.3 | 27.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.9–11 | 11.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%12–14.5 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.4 | 4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Minnesota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Richfield
Is Richfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richfield is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health, #41 of 271 in Minnesota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Richfield?
CDC estimates 27.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.7% and 29.7%, against 33.5% across Minnesota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Richfield?
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Richfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Richfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–11.4%), against 7.5% across Minnesota.
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 Richfield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richfield.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Minnesota 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.