Richmond County Health Data
Richmond County, New York
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
State avg 77.9 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
State avg 5.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
266
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.8%
State avg 15.5%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 81.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.3
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 | 30.0% | 33.0% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 30.0% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 15.8% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 5.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Richmond | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.1% | 13.6% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Richmond | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.1% | 78.3% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.9% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Richmond | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.5% | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.5% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Richmond County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Richmond County Exceeds National Primary Care Median
Health data brief for Richmond County, New York.
Richmond County has 81 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is higher than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. Clinical staffing for mental health also exceeds national trends, with 266 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Health outcomes in the county show a life expectancy of 79.0 years, which is higher than the New York state average of 77.9 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 5.0%, slightly lower than the state average of 5.3% and half the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 13.8% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a lower rate than the national average of 17%. These figures reflect current provider availability and health reporting. Visit the HHS NPPES website for provider data details.
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.