Hampden County Health Data
Hampden County, Massachusetts
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.6%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.6 per 100K
Dentists
5.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.7
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 Hampden County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hampden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% | 28.1% | 37.6% | 7.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 8.3% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 27.9% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.5% | 25.1% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hampden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 11.9% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.7% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% | 20.4% | 27.0% | 8.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hampden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 79.3% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.5% | 69.6% | 57.3% | 9.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.9% | 82.9% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hampden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.5% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hampden County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hampden County residents report higher rates of poor health
Health data brief for Hampden County, Massachusetts.
In Hampden County, 20.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The mental health provider ratio is 1,167 per 100,000 residents, which is more than four times the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 76.3 years, which is lower than the national average of 77 years and the state average of 79.7 years. The uninsured rate is 3.3%, higher than the state average of 3.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a ratio of 67 per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national median of 70. These statistics highlight the reported health outcomes and clinical resources available within the county population. 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.