Richland County Health Data
Richland County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 82.5 per 100K
Dentists
5.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.2
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 Richland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 13.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% | 37.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.1% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 16.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 6.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.8% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.8% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.5% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Richland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.3% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Richland County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Richland County Reaches 417
Health data brief for Richland County, South Carolina.
Richland County maintains 417 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio is 83 per 100,000, also exceeding the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 75.5 years, which is above the state average of 72.5 years but below the national average of 77 years. The county reports an uninsured rate of 9.6%, which is lower than the state average of 11.6% and the national rate of 10%. Approximately 16.8% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, nearly matching the national average of 17%. These clinical and outcome metrics describe the current healthcare landscape in Richland County. Explore state-level data for more 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.