Richmond County Health Data
Richmond County, North Carolina
Health Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.8 yr
State avg 74.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
265
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Richmond County, North Carolina
Richmond County's Health Crisis Spans Decades
Richmond County residents live to just 68.8 years—7.6 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years and 5.6 years below North Carolina's average. With 21.7% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces one of the state's most severe health challenges.
Richmond County Ranks Among State's Worst
At 68.8 years, Richmond County has one of North Carolina's lowest life expectancies, and its 12.5% uninsured rate matches the state average. Yet the gap between coverage and health outcomes reveals deeper problems beyond insurance—poverty, access, and chronic disease dominate.
Hardest Hit in the Sandhills Region
Richmond County's 68.8-year life expectancy is the lowest in its peer group, trailing Robeson County (68.0 years is lower, but both are catastrophic) and all Piedmont neighbors. At 21.7% poor/fair health, the county ties Person County as the region's sickest community.
Severe Doctor Shortage Compounds Hardship
Richmond County has only 21 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest density in this county set—forcing residents to travel far for basic care. Though uninsured rates match the state, the dearth of providers means even insured residents struggle to find doctors.
Richmond County Needs Urgent Healthcare Action
Richmond County's 68.8-year life expectancy demands immediate intervention, starting with ensuring all residents have insurance. Visit healthcare.gov or call N.C. Medicaid at 1-888-453-4647 to check eligibility—coverage alone won't fix everything, but it's a critical first step.
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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.