Richmond County
VirginiaFIPS 51760
Pop. 226,6106 HospitalsSVI 0.83RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Richmond County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 14.1% | 12.0% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 35.8% | 38.6% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 8.6% | 7.9% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 10.6 | 6.0 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 12,129.699 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
270
Primary Care Physicians
117.8 per 100k
1,088
NPs & PAs
474.6 per 100k
378
Dentists
1,884
Hospital Beds
8.2 per 1,000
$11,919.13
Medicare Per Capita
1901.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Richmond County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.0% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.4% | — | |
| Depression | 23.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | — | |
| COPD | 6.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.6% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.5% | — | |
| Disability | 33.6% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 25.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 10.5% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.83
Socioeconomic Status0.86
Household Composition & Disability0.30
Minority Status & Language0.91
Housing Type & Transportation0.88
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Richmond County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital | Richmond | 104 | |
| Hunter Holmes Mcguire Va Medical Center (richmond) | Richmond | 427 | |
| Medical College of Virginia | Richmond | 0 | |
| Medical College of Virginia Hospitals | Richmond | 779 | |
| Salvation Army Home & Hosp | Richmond | 10 | |
| Virginia Treatment Center for Children | Richmond | 40 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.