Hampden County Health Data

Hampden County, Massachusetts

Health Score

66/100

Average

Life Expectancy

76.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

3.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.3 yr

State avg 79.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

3.3%

State avg 3.0%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

67

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

1167

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Hampden County, Massachusetts

Hampden faces a public health crisis

Hampden County's 76.3-year life expectancy ranks lowest in Massachusetts and 3.2 years below the U.S. average of 79.5. At 20.6% reporting poor or fair health—the highest statewide—residents face the heaviest health burdens in the region.

Worst health outcomes in state

Hampden County's 76.3-year life expectancy trails Massachusetts' 79.7-year average by 3.4 years, the steepest gap of any county studied. Its 20.6% poor/fair health rate stands alone as the highest in the state, signaling a severe health crisis.

Significantly worse than all peers

Hampden's 76.3-year life expectancy lags Bristol (77.4 years), Berkshire (77.7 years), and every other county in the dataset. Its 20.6% poor/fair health rate dwarfs even Bristol's 16.7%, marking Hampden as a region in acute health distress.

Good mental health access amid crisis

Hampden County offers 1,167 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—the highest statewide—yet has just 67 primary care physicians per 100,000. The 3.3% uninsured rate exceeds the state average, complicating access despite mental health resources.

Coverage opens the path to health

Hampden County's 3.3% uninsured rate means 3,300 residents lack coverage, a barrier to managing the chronic diseases driving low life expectancy. Enroll in MassHealth or a marketplace plan immediately to access preventive and ongoing care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Hampden County, MA?
Hampden County has a health score of 66/100, rated "Average." It ranks #14 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.
What is the life expectancy in Hampden County?
Life expectancy in Hampden County is 76.3 years. The Massachusetts state average is 79.7 years, making Hampden County below the state average.
How does Hampden County health compare to the Massachusetts average?
Hampden County's health score of 66/100 is below the Massachusetts average of 91/100. Life expectancy is 76.3 years vs. the state average of 79.7 years. The uninsured rate is 3.3% vs. 3.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Hampden County?
Key health factors for Hampden County include: life expectancy (76.3 years), uninsured rate (3.3%), and primary care physician access (67:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 1,167:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Hampden County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 66/100 ("Average"), Hampden County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Massachusetts. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.3 years. 3.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Hampden County?
Hampden County's health score of 66/100 is below the Massachusetts average of 91/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.