Richmond County Health Data
Richmond County, Virginia
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
State avg 7.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
185
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.5%
State avg 18.6%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 11.1 per 100K
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 | 37.4% | 37.9% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% | 34.3% | 33.5% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Richmond | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 15.3% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% | 25.8% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Richmond | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 77.2% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.1% | 63.2% | 57.3% | 10.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.2% | 76.2% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Richmond | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 18.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Richmond County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Richmond County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Norms
Health data brief for Richmond County, Virginia.
In Richmond County, there are only 11 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county's life expectancy is 76.3 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.1 years but just below the national average of 77. About 25.5% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 9.6%, higher than the state average of 7.9% but slightly lower than the 10% national average. Mental health provider density in the county is 185 per 100,000 residents, which remains below the national median of 250 per 100,000. These figures highlight specific differences in healthcare infrastructure between regional and national benchmarks. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Richmond County, Virginia
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.