Photo: Corbin Harder · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Richland is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Richland differs from Washington on 6 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Richland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richland
Richland is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Richland’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Richland has a top-rated hospital
Kadlec Regional Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 Washington figure falls outside Richland’s likely range.
What’s behind Richland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richland is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #83 of 285 in Washington. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 93% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 66%.
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). Richland’s median household income is $95,813; among the 9,192 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Richland
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Richland, 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 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).
Out of every 100 Richland adults…
Richland runs below WA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
86 miles of trails across 73 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Richland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
How Richland adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Richland does better than Washington.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.8% of Richland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Richland and the towns around it
Richland has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | A | 34% | 9.5% | 9% | CDC place |
| Kennewick | B | 37.4% | 10.9% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| West Richland | A | 34.8% | 8.8% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Pasco | B− | 35.6% | 10.9% | 12.2% | CDC place |
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 (Washington 27.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Richland
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Richland is better than Washington on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Washington figure falls inside Richland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Richland | WA | U.S. | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%14–17.4 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%11.1–13.7 | 12.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%14–17 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34%30.2–38.2 | 30.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 9.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.5%26–31.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%33.6–39.4 | 34.9% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.5%22.4–26.8 | 24.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.3–9.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6.1 | 5.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 2.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.2%5.9–8.7 | 9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9%7.9–10.3 | 10.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.5%15.4–20 | 17.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.8–19.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.8%26.3–33.5 | 31.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 8.4% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.3%69.4–75.2 | 70.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.7%66–71.4 | 67% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%83.3–86.3 | 84% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.9%68–73.6 | 70.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.4%65.8–72.9 | 66.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%68.1–79.4 | 74.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%21.6–26.8 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%22–27.4 | 28% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 10.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.9–10 | 9.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.4–5.6 | 5.1% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.9–7.1 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 11% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.5%24–29.3 | 27.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11%9.8–12.3 | 10.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%11.5–14 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%6.1–7.5 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Washington figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Richland
Is Richland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richland is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #83 of 285 in Washington. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Richland?
CDC estimates 34% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 38.2%, against 30.6% across Washington and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Richland?
Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Richland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Richland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–8.3%), against 8.4% across Washington.
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 Richland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richland.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Washington 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.