The County Health Rankings show us that where we live matters to our health. The health of a community depends on many different factors - ranging from health behaviors, education and jobs, to quality of health care, to the environment.

2012 | Richmond, Virginia

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  Richmond
County
Virginia
Demographics
Population 8,961 7,882,590
% below 18 years of age 17% 23%
% 65 and older 19% 12%
% African American 33% 20%
% American Indian and Alaskan Native 0% 0%
% Asian 1% 5%
% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0% 0%
% Hispanic 4% 7%
% not proficient in English 3% 6%
% Females 42% 51%
% Rural 84% 27%
Health Outcomes
Diabetes 11% 10%
HIV prevalence rate 450 316
Health Care
Mental health providers 9,117:1 2,058:1
Health care costs $6,829 $8,330
Uninsured adults 26% 16%
Could not see doctor due to cost 15% 12%
Dentists 4,713:1 2,692:1
Social & Economic Factors
Median household income $40,596 $60,665
High housing costs 25% 34%
Children eligible for free lunch 35% 32%
Illiteracy 20.0% 12.0%
Homicide rate   6
Physical Environment
Commuting alone 87% 77%
Access to healthy foods 50% 51%

* Data supplied on behalf of state
Note: Blank values reflect unreliable or missing data