Bristol County Health Data
Bristol County, Massachusetts
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 79.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.4%
State avg 3.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
599
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.5 per 100K
Dentists
7.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.6
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 Bristol County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bristol | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% | 28.1% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 8.3% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 27.9% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 25.1% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bristol | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 11.9% | 16.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 20.4% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bristol | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.2% | 79.3% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.1% | 69.6% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 82.0% | 82.9% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bristol | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.3% | 34.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bristol County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider ratio in Bristol County trails national median
Health data brief for Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Bristol County has 51 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a ratio lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Meanwhile, mental health provider availability is 599 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. The county uninsured rate is 3.4%, compared to the 3.0% state average and the 10% national average. Life expectancy is 77.4 years, which is shorter than the Massachusetts average of 79.7 years but slightly higher than the national average of 77. Data shows that 16.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is nearly identical to the national average of 17%. These numbers describe the current state of clinical staffing and health outcomes in 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.