Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Richland is healthier than 15%
Richland differs from Wisconsin on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 53581. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richland
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Richland
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Richland runs above Wisconsin on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Wisconsin 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Richland trails towns with similar incomes
Richland is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns, and only 15% of the 9,399 towns with similar household incomes ($71K–$118K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
More Richland adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.9%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin figure falls outside Richland’s likely range; Richland’s figures come from ZIP code 53581, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Richland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Richland is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 71% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 16%).
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 $94,167; among the 9,399 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 15%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Richland compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Richland adults…
Richland runs above WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Richland is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Wisconsin. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Richland as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
8.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Richland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Richland adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Richland 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.
14.9% of Richland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Richland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | C | 37.6% | 13.6% | 16.6% | ZIP 53581 |
| Dayton | — | — | — | — | |
| Richland Center | C | 38.1% | 13% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Orion | — | — | — | — | |
| Ithaca | — | — | — | — | |
| Rockbridge | — | — | — | — |
Dayton, Orion, Ithaca and Rockbridge: 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 (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Richland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Richland is better than Wisconsin on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Wisconsin 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 | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21%18.2–23.9 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.4–17.2 | 12.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.9–17.7 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.6%30.1–45.5 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.8–15.5 | 11.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33–41.4 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%32–40.6 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32%28.5–35.6 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.4 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%7.8–10.1 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.4%10–15.1 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.6%14.3–19.2 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.9%27–36.9 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%13.9–20.2 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%27.6–40.8 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7.2–10.1 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%74.7–81.6 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63%59.3–66.6 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.6–87.9 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.1–83.3 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%60.8–71 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.5%66.5–81.4 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%19.4–26.5 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.8%25.2–35 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%17.1–23.6 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.3%11.2–15.6 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.3–11.4 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5–6.8 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.9%12.8–17.2 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35%30.4–39.4 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.3%15–19.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.5–16.1 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%5–6.1 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4–5 | 3.5% | 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 Wisconsin 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 34% 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 Richland?
CDC estimates 37.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 45.5%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Richland?
Richland Hospital in Richland Center, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Richland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Richland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–10.1%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
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 D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Richland.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin 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.