Photo: SilentMatt Psychedelic · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Richfield is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Richfield differs from Ohio on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Richfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richfield
Richfield is older than Ohio, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Richfield runs below Ohio on COPD (6.4% vs 8%) and stroke (3.1% vs 3.7%). That’s despite an older population: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
Cancer runs high in Richfield
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Richfield keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.7% vs 79.9%) and dentist visits (74.2% vs 62.9%). 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 Ohio figure falls outside Richfield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Richfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richfield is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #119 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 89% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 54%.
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). Richfield’s median household income is $82,560; among the 10,577 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 91%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Richfield adults…
Richfield runs below OH on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Richfield is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Richfield as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
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 (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
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How Richfield adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Richfield does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.7% of Richfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Richfield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield | A− | 33% | 11.8% | 10.5% | CDC place |
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 (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Richfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Richfield is better than Ohio on 21 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Richfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Richfield | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.4%12.4–16.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.5–13.8 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.5–16 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33%28.4–37.8 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.3–13.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.9–39.5 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%35.8–42.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.3%29.3–35.4 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.4%10.4–12.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.4%5.4–7.5 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.9%4.8–7.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8.6–12.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.2%17.2–23.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.4–18.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%30.1–37.7 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.6%3.7–5.8 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.7%80.1–85.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.2%71.6–76.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%88.8–91.6 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.1%79.6–84.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.3%68.6–75.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%68.6–80.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%21.4–27.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.1%25.8–34.6 | 35% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.4%14.7–20.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.8%5.4–8.4 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.2%5–7.5 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.6–5.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.3%3.6–5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.7%3.7–6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26%22.7–29.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%9.9–13.7 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10%8.8–11.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Richfield
Is Richfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richfield is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #119 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Richfield?
CDC estimates 33% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 37.8%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Richfield?
Summa Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Richfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Richfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.7–5.8%), against 8% across Ohio.
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 Richfield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richfield.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio 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.