Where Richmond Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richmond Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 55987. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richmond Township
Richmond Township is an older town
32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Richmond Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Richmond Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Richmond Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Richmond Township’s likely range; Richmond Township’s figures come from ZIP code 55987, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Richmond Township adults…
Richmond Township runs above MN on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Richmond Township is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Minnesota. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Richmond Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Richmond Township
No hospital or community health center in Richmond Township 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 Township; ≈ 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 Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
9.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Richmond Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Richmond Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Richmond Township runs above Minnesota.
1 in 3 Richmond Township 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.
10.3% of Richmond Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Richmond Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Township | B+ | 34.5% | 9.7% | 13.5% | ZIP 55987 |
| New Hartford Township | — | — | — | — |
New Hartford Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Richmond Township adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Richmond Township
Why doesn’t Richmond Township 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 Township.
What hospital is closest to Richmond Township?
Winona Health Services in Winona, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Richmond Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richmond Township.
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. 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.