Photo: Mfwills · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Richford is healthier than 74%
Richford trails Vermont on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 05476. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richford
COPD, obesity and heart disease run high in Richford
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.8%), vs 28.6% across Vermont. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.3% across Vermont. In all, Richford runs above Vermont on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Richford
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (13%), vs 9.2% across Vermont. Utility shut-off threats (8% vs 5.7%) and no reliable transportation (8.3% vs 6.4%) are higher too. 17.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Richford
61.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across Vermont. Among those 65 and older, 17.2% have lost all their teeth (Vermont 10.1%). Checkups ↓
Richford is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Richford is healthier than 45%. Against the 7,970 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 74%. Health Grade ↓
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 Vermont figure falls outside Richford’s likely range; Richford’s figures come from ZIP code 05476, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Richford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richford is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 62% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Richford’s median household income is $56,853; among the 7,970 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 74%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Richford adults…
Richford runs above VT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.6% of Richford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Keeping up with care
Share of Richford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Care in and near Richford
1 community health center in Richford, 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 Richford; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
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How Richford adults are doing
About the same as Vermont on each measure.
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Richford and the towns around it
Richford’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richford | C+ | 38.8% | 11.3% | 15% | ZIP 05476 |
| Berkshire | B− | 38.2% | 10.7% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Jay | — | — | — | — | |
| Montgomery | C+ | 40.1% | 12.1% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Enosburgh | B | 38.1% | 10.5% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
Jay: 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 Richford adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Richford
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Richford is better than Vermont on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Vermont figure falls inside Richford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Richford | VT | U.S. | vs VT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.1%16.4–21.7 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.3–17.1 | 12.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.7–19.8 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.8%33.5–43.5 | 28.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.8–12.8 | 8.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33.9–40.3 | 31.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.5%31.3–37.5 | 32.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.5%28.6–34.1 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–10.9 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 6.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%7.7–10.3 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.2%14.4–20.4 | 10.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%12.5–17.4 | 11.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%20.9–28.3 | 18.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.6–18.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%29.9–38.1 | 28.6% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.4–9.5 | 6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%73.1–79.3 | 76.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.6%58.4–64.7 | 69.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%82–86.1 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.1–79.5 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68%64.2–71.6 | 69.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.6%64.3–76.6 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.7–28.8 | 26.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%20.1–25.7 | 22% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13%11.5–14.5 | 9.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11%9.7–12.4 | 8.6% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%7–9 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.6%15.8–19.5 | 11.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.6%27.8–35.2 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.9%12.8–17 | 11% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.4–17.3 | 12.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8–10.1 | 7.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%7.9–10.3 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–5 | 3.1% | 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 Vermont figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Richford
Is Richford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richford is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Richford?
CDC estimates 38.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 43.5%, against 28.6% across Vermont and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Richford?
North Country Hospital and Health Center in Newport, 19.5 miles in a straight line from Richford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Richford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–9.5%), against 6% across Vermont.
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 Richford more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richford.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Vermont 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.