Richmond County Health Data
Richmond County, Georgia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
23.7%
State avg 21.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 89.0 per 100K
Dentists
1.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.9
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Richmond County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Richmond | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 15.9% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.0% | 37.7% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.5% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Richmond | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% | 30.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Richmond | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.4% | 76.8% | 74.9% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.5% | 53.8% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 73.6% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Richmond | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 19.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.4% | 39.7% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Richmond County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider ratio in Richmond County exceeds national median
Health data brief for Richmond County, Georgia.
Richmond County reports 359 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 250 and the state’s typical coverage. While the county has a higher concentration of these specialists, other health metrics differ from broader trends. Life expectancy in the county is 71.4 years, which is shorter than the Georgia state average of 73.3 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 23.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county stands at 12.4%, which is lower than the Georgia average of 15.0% but higher than the 10% national rate. Primary care access is measured at 89 providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.