Richmond County Health Data
Richmond County, North Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.1 per 100K
Dentists
2.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.0
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 | 43.0% | 37.5% | 37.6% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% | 35.3% | 33.5% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 25.8% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Richmond | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.0% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Richmond | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.8% | 78.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.9% | 59.7% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.5% | 77.3% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Richmond | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.9% | 35.6% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Richmond County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Richmond County Trails State and National Figures
Health data brief for Richmond County, North Carolina.
Life expectancy in Richmond County is 68.8 years, which is significantly lower than the North Carolina state mark of 74.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. The county reports 21 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than one-third of the national median of 70. Mental health services are provided at a rate of 265 providers per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 250. Approximately 21.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a higher rate than the 17% national mark. The uninsured rate is 12.5%, matching the North Carolina state rate and exceeding the 10% national mark. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for further context.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Richmond County, North Carolina
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Richmond County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.