Where Richburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Richburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richburg
COPD, depression and obesity run high in Richburg
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.9%), vs 17.5% across New York. Obesity is also above the state: 37.4%, vs 28.8% across New York. In all, Richburg runs above New York on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Richburg
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), vs 11.3% across New York. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Richburg
57.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.5% across New York. Among those 65 and older, 16.8% have lost all their teeth (New York 12.8%). 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 York figure falls outside Richburg’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Richburg adults…
Richburg runs above NY on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Richburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Richburg
No hospital or community health center in Richburg 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 Richburg; ≈ 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).
How Richburg adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Richburg runs above New York.
1 in 3 Richburg 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.
17.4% of Richburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Richburg 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 Richburg adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Richburg
Why doesn’t Richburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Richburg.
What hospital is closest to Richburg?
Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Richburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richburg.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York 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.