Where Richardton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richardton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Richardton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richardton
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Richardton
The closest emergency room is CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson in Dickinson, 24.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Richardton
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 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 North Dakota figure falls outside Richardton’s likely range.
Care in and near Richardton
No hospital or community health center in Richardton 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 Richardton; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Richardton adults…
Richardton runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Richardton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Richardton adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Richardton 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.
6.6% of Richardton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Richardton 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 Richardton adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Richardton
Why doesn’t Richardton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Richardton.
What hospital is closest to Richardton?
CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson in Dickinson, 24.6 miles in a straight line from Richardton’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 Richardton.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The North Dakota 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.