Richland County Health Data
Richland County, South Carolina
Health Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
417
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Richland County, South Carolina
Richland leads South Carolina on health
Richland County residents live 75.5 years on average, just 0.6 years below the U.S. median of 76.1 years—the highest in this eight-county analysis. Only 16.8% report poor or fair health, the lowest rate in this cohort and beating the national 18% average. Richland's outcomes rival major U.S. metros, driven by robust healthcare infrastructure and higher insurance coverage.
South Carolina's healthiest county
Richland County ranks first statewide on life expectancy at 75.5 years, 3 years above the state average, and has the lowest poor/fair health rate at 16.8%. This leadership reflects concentrated healthcare investment, a major medical university presence, and higher household income compared to most state peers. Richland sets the benchmark that other South Carolina counties aspire toward.
Unmatched provider network and access
Richland's 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 417 mental health providers per 100K far exceed any peer in this cohort—Orangeburg's 48 and 233 providers pale in comparison. With 75.5-year life expectancy and the lowest uninsured rate (9.6%), Richland residents enjoy both insurance access and exceptional provider density. This combination drives South Carolina's best health outcomes.
Lowest uninsured rate supports outcomes
Richland's 9.6% uninsured rate is the lowest in this eight-county analysis, meaning roughly 16,000 fewer uninsured residents than Oconee despite similar population size. Combined with 83 primary care and 417 mental health providers per 100K, Richland residents enjoy both insurance and immediate access to care. This foundation enables preventive, rather than crisis-driven, healthcare.
Keep coverage strong, stay preventive
Richland residents should maintain their health insurance and use Richland's exceptional primary care and mental health provider networks for preventive visits and early intervention. If you're uninsured, healthcare.gov and Medicaid are available immediately—Richland's resources make coverage more beneficial than in most counties. Building consistent preventive care habits will help sustain Richland's statewide health leadership.
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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.