Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Where 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
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Richland
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Richland runs above Texas on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Richland
48.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 23.9% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Richland
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.7%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Texas figure falls outside Richland’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Richland adults…
Richland runs above TX on 10 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 Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
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).
How Richland adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
16.4% of Richland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Richland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streetman | — | — | — | — |
Streetman: fewer than 1,000 residents. 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 (Texas 30.9%). 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.
What hospital is closest to Richland?
Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Richland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richland.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas 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.