Health Profile of Richmond, Virginia
Richmond Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Richmond Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Richmond | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.3 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.8% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.2% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Richmond is 75.3 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 8.8%, higher than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.2% of residents, higher than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
68,333 residents in Richmond are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,625 1,156 men · 2,469 women
- 75–84 8,474 3,258 men · 5,216 women
- 65–74 17,748 7,800 men · 9,948 women
- 50–64 38,487 18,018 men · 20,470 women
Younger residents
40,213 residents in Richmond are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 10,343 5,179 boys · 5,164 girls
- 7–12 11,238 5,692 boys · 5,546 girls
- 3–7 10,263 5,225 boys · 5,038 girls
- 0–3 8,369 4,255 boys · 4,115 girls
About 11,798 residents in Richmond (5.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Richmond | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.4% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Richmond is about 26% lower than in Virginia. The rate of heart disease in Richmond is about 18% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Richmond | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.9% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.9% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Richmond are about the same as in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 338,610 cigarettes a day, 10.2 million a month, or 123.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.7 million minutes a day and 1.4 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Richmond is 75.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.09 lifetimes a day, or 34 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Richmond | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.97 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Richmond is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Richmond, Virginia has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Virginia, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Richmond, Virginia.
Is Richmond, Virginia a healthy place to live?
Richmond, Virginia has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Richmond, Virginia?
People in Richmond, Virginia can expect to live 75.3 years on average, 2.0 years shorter than the Virginia average of 77.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Richmond, Virginia?
8.8% of residents in Richmond, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 1.9 points above the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Richmond, Virginia?
35.4% of adults in Richmond, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.9 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Richmond, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 338,610 cigarettes a day, 10.2 million a month, or 123.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.7 million minutes a day and 1.4 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Richmond is 75.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.09 lifetimes a day, or 34 lifetimes a year.
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