Photo: Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Richwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Richwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richwood
Richwood is an active town
Only 17.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Richwood
Richwood runs below New Jersey on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.2% vs 3.1%), diabetes (8.1% vs 10.9%) and heart disease (4.2% vs 5.6%). Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Richwood is insured
Only 5.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across New Jersey. 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 New Jersey figure falls outside Richwood’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Richwood adults…
Richwood runs below NJ on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Richwood
No hospital or community health center in Richwood 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 Richwood; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Richwood adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Richwood runs above New Jersey.
3 in 10 Richwood 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.
3.8% of Richwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Richwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Township | A | 29.3% | 8.9% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| Elk Township | A− | 30.7% | 9.7% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Mullica Hill | — | — | — | — | |
| Mantua Township | A | 29.9% | 9.7% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
| Glassboro | A− | 29.2% | 7.9% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Pitman | A | 29.3% | 8.9% | 10.6% | CDC place |
Mullica Hill: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Richwood adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Richwood
Why doesn’t Richwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Richwood.
What hospital is closest to Richwood?
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill in Elmer, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Richwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Richwood?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Dental Professionals in Glassboro, 3.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richwood.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Jersey 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.