Bristol County Health Data

Bristol County has a health score of 81/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #13 out of 14 counties in Massachusetts (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Bristol County is 77.4 years. The Massachusetts state average is 79.7 years, making Bristol County below the state average.

Bristol County's health score of 81/100 is below the Massachusetts average of 91/100. Life expectancy is 77.4 years vs. the state average of 79.7 years. The uninsured rate is 3.4% vs. 3.0% statewide.

Key health factors for Bristol County include: life expectancy (77.4 years), uninsured rate (3.4%), and primary care physician access (51:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 599:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 81/100 ("Excellent"), Bristol County is one of the healthier counties in Massachusetts. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.4 years. 3.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Bristol County's health score of 81/100 is below the Massachusetts average of 91/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.