Richmond city Health Data
Richmond city, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.4 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
106
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
524
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.5%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 105.9 per 100K
Dentists
2.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.2
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 Richmond city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Richmond city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 37.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Richmond city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 25.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Richmond city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.9% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.8% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.3% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Richmond city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Richmond city nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Richmond City Mental Health Provider Density More Than Double National Median
Health data brief for Richmond city, Virginia.
Richmond city has 524 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. In comparison, Virginia as a whole sees a state average life expectancy of 75.1 years, while Richmond city's life expectancy is 74.4 years, trailing the national average of 77. The city’s uninsured rate is 8.6%, slightly higher than the state average of 7.9% but below the national average of 10%. Additionally, 20.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The city also maintains 106 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. These statistics are part of the latest health data compiled for the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.