Photo: RHOhio · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Richmond Heights is healthier than 75%
Richmond Heights differs from Ohio on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Richmond Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richmond Heights
Richmond Heights is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Richmond Heights is healthier than 50%. Against the 9,143 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 75%. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Richmond Heights
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.2%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (11.2% vs 8.3%) and housing insecurity (14.9% vs 11.3%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and diabetes run high in Richmond Heights
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.7% across Ohio. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.7%), vs 13.2% across Ohio. In all, Richmond Heights runs above Ohio on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and stroke and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Richmond Heights
Grades next door run from Highland Heights (A) to Euclid (C−). Richmond Heights is a B−. Around town ↓
Richmond Heights keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.8% vs 79.9%) and cholesterol checks (90% vs 86.1%). 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 Richmond Heights’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind Richmond Heights’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richmond Heights is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #371 of 993 in Ohio. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 80% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 11%).
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 Heights’ median household income is $60,833; among the 9,143 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 75%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.2% of Richmond Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richmond Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Richmond Heights adults…
Richmond Heights runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Richmond Heights is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Stroke and diabetes rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Richmond Heights as about how healthy they are.
Richmond Heights and the towns around it
Richmond Heights’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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 Heights | B− | 36.9% | 15.7% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Euclid | C− | 41.2% | 16.9% | 17.9% | CDC place |
| South Euclid | B+ | 35.2% | 12.1% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Willoughby Hills | B− | 37.5% | 13.8% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Highland Heights | A | 27.6% | 10.5% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Lyndhurst | A | 28.8% | 10.1% | 9.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Richmond Heights
No hospital or community health center in Richmond Heights 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 Heights; ≈ 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Richmond Heights adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Richmond Heights runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Richmond Heights 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Richmond Heights adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Richmond Heights
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Richmond Heights is better than Ohio on 8 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Richmond Heights’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Richmond Heights | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.7%18.4–23.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.9–15 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.4–16.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.9%33.1–40.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.7%14–17.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.2%41.3–47.1 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%36.8–42.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31.4%29–33.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.9–13.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%12.3–17.2 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.6–15.4 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%22.9–29.2 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%12.4–16.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.3%38–44.7 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6.1–8.8 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.8%81.7–85.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.7%59.9–65.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90%88.6–91.2 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.2%80–84.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.1%65.7–72.3 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83%79–86.6 | 76% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.7%18.4–23.2 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 38.5%34.4–42.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.1%22–28.5 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.2%15.6–20.9 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.9%12.8–17.1 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.2%9.7–12.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8.1–10.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.2%12.8–17.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.3%28.1–34.4 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%14.8–18.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%10.9–13.9 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4.1–5 | 3.8% | 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 Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Richmond Heights
Is Richmond Heights a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richmond Heights is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #371 of 993 in Ohio. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Richmond Heights?
CDC estimates 36.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.1% and 40.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Richmond Heights?
Uh Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Richmond Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Richmond Heights have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–8.8%), 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 Richmond Heights more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richmond Heights.
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.