Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Richmond is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns
Richmond trails New Hampshire on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 03470. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richmond
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Richmond
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.2% across New Hampshire. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.1% across New Hampshire. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 6% across New Hampshire. In all, Richmond runs above New Hampshire on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (New Hampshire 20%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Richmond
59.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68.8% across New Hampshire. Among those 65 and older, 16.5% have lost all their teeth (New Hampshire 8.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Richmond
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.3%), vs 9.5% across New Hampshire. No reliable transportation (8% vs 5.6%) and utility shut-off threats (7.7% vs 5.4%) are higher too. 11.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 New Hampshire figure falls outside Richmond’s likely range; Richmond’s figures come from ZIP code 03470, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Richmond’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richmond is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 67% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 27%).
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 $89,375; among the 10,013 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$112K), it’s healthier than 30%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Richmond adults…
Richmond runs above NH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Richmond is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across New Hampshire. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Richmond as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richmond adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Hampshire.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.9% of Richmond adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.5% across New Hampshire.
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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Hampshire
Share of adults, with the New Hampshire figure marked.
52 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Richmond adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Richmond runs above New Hampshire.
3 in 10 Richmond 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.
Richmond and the towns around it
Richmond’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 | C+ | 33.7% | 11.8% | 16.3% | ZIP 03470 |
| Winchester | C+ | 33.7% | 11.7% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Troy | A− | 31.2% | 9.1% | 13.2% | ZIP 03465 |
| Fitzwilliam | A− | 31.2% | 10.3% | 13% | ZIP 03447 |
| Swanzey | B+ | 31.5% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ZIP 03446 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Richmond adults live with a disability (New Hampshire 26.1%). 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 New Hampshire on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the New Hampshire 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 | NH | U.S. | vs NH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.6%17.8–23.6 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.7–17.6 | 11.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.4–19.6 | 15.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%28.5–39.5 | 31.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.3–13.6 | 9.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.4%33.9–41.1 | 33% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31.9–39 | 35.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.4%30.3–36.7 | 27.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–12.8 | 10.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.7–11.7 | 9.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7.1–8.9 | 6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.7%8.5–11 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.5%13.8–19.6 | 8.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%13.8–19 | 10.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%22.2–30.1 | 20.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.3–17.5 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%30.4–40.5 | 32.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7.1–10.5 | 6.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.9%71.4–78.3 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.5%56.1–63.2 | 68.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.8–88.5 | 88.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75–81 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%60.2–69.5 | 69.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%67.5–80.3 | 78.8% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.7–28.5 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.6%26.8–34.6 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.3–26.9 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%11.9–16.9 | 9.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9.1–12.7 | 8.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.6–9 | 5.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%6.9–9.1 | 5.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.9%9.8–14.3 | 6.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.9%30–38 | 26.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%13.9–18.3 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.6–17.5 | 12% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.2–10.4 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5–6.3 | 3.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.1–10.5 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4–5.1 | 2.9% | 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 New Hampshire 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 45% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 30%. 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 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 39.5%, against 31.8% across New Hampshire and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Richmond?
Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Richmond’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Richmond have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–10.5%), against 6.8% across New Hampshire.
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 B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richmond.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Hampshire 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.