Richmond County Health Data
Richmond County, Georgia
Health Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
State avg 73.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
359
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Richmond County, Georgia
Richmond County lags on national health
At 71.4 years, Richmond County's life expectancy falls 5.6 years below the U.S. average of 77 years, signaling health challenges that demand attention. Nearly a quarter of residents (23.7%) report poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally.
Below average for Georgia
Richmond County's 71.4-year life expectancy ranks below Georgia's 73.3-year state average, placing it among the state's lower-performing counties. The 23.7% poor/fair health rate also exceeds the state trend.
Similar struggles across the region
Richmond County performs slightly better than nearby Screven County (70.9 years) and Stewart County (71.0 years), but trails Rockdale County (75.7 years) by over 4 years. Mental health providers here (359 per 100K) exceed most neighboring counties, a notable bright spot.
Uninsured rate and provider gaps
Richmond County's 12.4% uninsured rate beats the state average of 15.0%, showing progress in coverage. Yet with only 89 primary care providers per 100K residents, access remains constrained for routine preventive care.
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Even with strong mental health provider availability, many residents still lack insurance. Visit healthcare.gov or contact Georgia's health department to explore Medicaid, ACA plans, or employer coverage options.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.