Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Richmond Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richmond Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 44890, 44807, 44865. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richmond Township
Richmond Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Richmond Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
COPD runs high in Richmond Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 8% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Richmond Township has a community health center but no hospital
Community Health Services - Willard is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Mercy Health - Willard Hospital in Willard, 5.5 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Township’s likely range; Richmond Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 44890, 44807, 44865, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Richmond Township
1 community health center in Richmond Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Township; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Richmond Township adults…
Richmond Township runs above OH on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
3.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Richmond Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Richmond Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Richmond Township 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.
11.2% of Richmond Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Richmond Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willard | C− | 35.6% | 14.1% | 17.3% | CDC place |
| Norwich Township | C | 35.3% | 14.1% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Venice Township | C | 35.7% | 13.9% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| New Haven Township | C | 35.6% | 13.9% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Greenfield Township | C | 34.9% | 13.5% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Richmond Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Richmond Township
Why doesn’t Richmond Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Richmond Township.
What hospital is closest to Richmond Township?
Mercy Health - Willard Hospital in Willard, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Richmond Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Richmond Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Services - Willard in Willard, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richmond Township.
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. 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.