Hampshire County Health Data
Hampshire County, Massachusetts
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
96/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
2.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.2 yr
State avg 79.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
2.5%
State avg 3.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
128
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1125
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.4%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 128.1 per 100K
Dentists
6.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.6
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 Hampshire County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hampshire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.4% | 28.1% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 8.3% | 11.2% | 0.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.9% | 27.9% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.8% | 25.1% | 24.1% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hampshire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.4% | 11.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 18.7% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.7% | 20.4% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hampshire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.8% | 79.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.5% | 69.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 83.8% | 82.9% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hampshire | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.6% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hampshire County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hampshire County primary care access nearly doubles national median
Health data brief for Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Hampshire County has 128 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider access is also high, with 1,125 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. The county has an uninsured rate of 2.5%, which is lower than both the state average of 3.0% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy is 80.2 years, which is higher than the state average of 79.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Residents reporting poor or fair health make up 13.4% of the population, lower than the national average of 17%. These figures describe the availability of clinical providers and general health outcomes 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.