Richmond, MA is a small town located in the Berkshire foothills of Western Massachusetts. The town has a population of roughly 1,200 people and is known for its rural charm and active farming community. In terms of healthcare, Richmond offers various medical options to its residents. There are two local hospitals within the town – Berkshire Medical Center and Fairview Hospital – as well as numerous specialized physicians’ offices, urgent care facilities, pharmacies, senior centers, and home health services. All of these provide essential medical care for the citizens of Richmond and help keep them healthy and safe. The town also encourages physical fitness through outdoor activities like biking, hiking, running, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, hunting and more. These activities offer locals an enjoyable way to stay fit while getting out into nature. Overall Richmond provides good access to quality healthcare resources for its population.
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 318 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 85.7 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
85.7 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Richmond area is 50 (100=best). The US average is 55.
50 / 100
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 72 (100=best). The US average is 87.
72 / 100
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 20.6 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 86 (100=best). The US average is 58.
86 / 100
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.