Barnstable County Health Data
Barnstable County, Massachusetts
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
96/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.5 yr
State avg 79.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.0%
State avg 3.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
546
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.9%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
50.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 89.9 per 100K
Dentists
15.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.8
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 Barnstable County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Barnstable | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.8% | 28.1% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.1% | 8.3% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% | 27.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.3% | 25.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Barnstable | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.4% | 11.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 18.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.5% | 20.4% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Barnstable | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.0% | 79.3% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 73.3% | 69.6% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 82.4% | 82.9% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Barnstable | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.5% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Barnstable County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider access double national median in Barnstable County
Health data brief for Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
Barnstable County maintains a mental health provider ratio of 546 per 100,000 residents, which is more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. In comparison, the county's primary care provider ratio stands at 90 per 100,000, which is also higher than the national median of 70. The uninsured rate in the county is 3.0%, matching the Massachusetts state average and remaining lower than the 10% national average. Life expectancy for residents is 79.5 years, slightly lower than the state average of 79.7 years but higher than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 11.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, whereas the national figure is 17%. These statistics provide a snapshot of clinical care access and health outcomes within the county. 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.