Healthcare in Richmond, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.5%
3.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.9%
1.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.1%
7.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
2.4pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
45.8%
Arthritis
40.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.6%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.9%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
26.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.0%
Mobility
24.5%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
12.5%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
11.7%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Madison Parish Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Parish Hospital | 4.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi | 18.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Merit Health River Region | 21.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| East Carroll Parish Hospital | 29.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Claiborne County Hospital | 30.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Richmond has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 85.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.