Photo: Finetooth · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Richland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Richland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richland
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Richland
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (13.7%), about twice the Oregon rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.7%), about twice the Oregon rate. COPD is also above the state: 13.3%, vs 6.8% across Oregon. In all, Richland runs above Oregon on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Richland, and more people treating it
49.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Oregon 32.7%), but 83.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Richland
The closest emergency room is St. Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City in Baker City, 33.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
In Richland, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Oregon 8.5%), yet 25.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19% across the state. 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 Oregon figure falls outside Richland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Richland adults…
Richland runs above OR on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
Care in and near Richland
No hospital or community health center in Richland 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 Richland; ≈ 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 Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Richland adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Richland does better than Oregon.
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.
Richland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Richland adults live with a disability (Oregon 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Richland
Why doesn’t Richland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Richland.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richland.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Oregon 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.