Dukes County Health Data
Dukes County, Massachusetts
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
98/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
83.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
83.1 yr
State avg 79.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.1%
State avg 3.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
624
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.7%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
57.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.4 per 100K
Dentists
28.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.3
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 Dukes County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dukes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.3% | 28.1% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.3% | 8.3% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% | 27.9% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.7% | 25.1% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dukes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.2% | 11.9% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 18.7% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.9% | 20.4% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dukes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.8% | 79.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 72.0% | 69.6% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.8% | 82.9% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dukes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.3% | 34.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dukes County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Dukes County exceeds state and national averages
Health data brief for Dukes County, Massachusetts.
Life expectancy in Dukes County is 83.1 years, which is over six years longer than the national average of 77 years and higher than the Massachusetts average of 79.7. While life expectancy is high, the primary care provider ratio is 47 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 624 per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250. Approximately 4.1% of residents are uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 3.0% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. The percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health is 12.7%, lower than the national figure of 17%. These metrics highlight distinct health outcomes and provider access levels for the county. 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.