Berkshire County Health Data
Berkshire County, Massachusetts
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
2.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
State avg 79.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
2.8%
State avg 3.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1012
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
60.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 109.6 per 100K
Dentists
10.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
32.0
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 Berkshire County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Berkshire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% | 28.1% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 8.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% | 27.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.0% | 25.1% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Berkshire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 11.9% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% | 20.4% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Berkshire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 79.3% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.2% | 69.6% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.4% | 82.9% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Berkshire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Berkshire County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Berkshire County mental health provider ratio quadruples national median
Health data brief for Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
Mental health provider availability in Berkshire County is 1,012 per 100,000 residents. This concentration is four times the national median of 250 per 100,000 and one of the highest rates in the state. The primary care provider ratio is also higher than the national median, recorded at 110 per 100,000. Only 2.8% of the population is uninsured, which is lower than the Massachusetts average of 3.0% and the national average of 10%. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.7 years, which is shorter than the state average of 79.7 years but higher than the national average of 77 years. About 14.6% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national rate of 17%. These figures reflect local healthcare capacity and resident health reporting. Explore state-level data.
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.