Where Richfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 68059, 68046. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richfield
Richfield keeps up with checkups
It beats Nebraska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.2% vs 64.3%) and cholesterol checks (87% vs 83.7%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Richfield adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Nebraska. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Richfield is insured
Only 6.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Nebraska. Checkups ↓
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 Nebraska figure falls outside Richfield’s likely range; Richfield’s figures come from ZIP codes 68059, 68046, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Nebraska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.9% of Richfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.5% across Nebraska.
Out of every 100 Richfield adults…
Richfield runs below NE on 3 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 Nebraska
Share of adults, with the Nebraska figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Richfield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Richfield does better than Nebraska.
1 in 4 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.
Richfield 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 Richfield adults live with a disability (Nebraska 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Richfield
Why doesn’t Richfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Richfield.
What hospital is closest to Richfield?
CHI Health Midlands in Papillion, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Richfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Richfield?
13 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Oneworld Ralston in Omaha, 6.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richfield.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Nebraska 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.