Richmond, KY is a small city located in the Bluegrass State of Kentucky. The city has a population of 32,822 people, according to the United States Census Bureau. Richmond offers many health amenities to its citizens including several local hospitals and medical facilities as well as other health-related services. The local hospitals include Baptist Health Richmond, St. Joseph East Hospital, and Madison Health. These hospitals provide a variety of treatments for both acute and chronic illnesses as well as preventative care such as check-ups and immunizations. In addition to the hospitals, there are also numerous medical facilities throughout the city that offer specialized care for conditions such as cancer treatment, substance abuse counseling, mental health services, physical therapy and more. There are also several community health centers across Richmond which provide free or low-cost healthcare with an emphasis on preventative care which includes regular check-ups and immunizations. With all these resources at their disposal, citizens of Richmond can receive quality healthcare in a timely manner without having to travel outside the area for care.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.
Physicians per Capita
There are 121 physicians per 100,000 population in Richmond. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Richmond area is 91.0 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
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Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Richmond area is 60 (100=best). The US average is 55.
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Note that this is a measure of Watershed quality, not the water that comes from your faucet. The EPA has stated that a healthy watershed is closely related to drinking water quality. The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators such as pH, chemicals, metals, and bacteria.
Superfund Index
The annual BestPlaces Superfund Index for the Richmond area is 90 (100=best). The US average is 87.
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The EPA's Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of our nation's most contaminated land. Our index is based on the number of active Superfund sites (over 15,000 in the United States), with particular attention paid to those on the National Priorities List which pose the greatest health danger.
Quick Facts
Commuting can effect your health. The average person in Richmond commutes 19.5 minutes one-way, which is shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Richmond area is 59 (100=best). The US average is 58.
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This is based on new measures of hazardous air pollutants from the EPA, called the National Air Toxics Assessment. This analysis models respiratory illness and cancer risk down to the zip code level, providing better detail and insight than the previous analysis based solely on results from air monitoring stations.