Middlesex County Health Data
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Health Score
99/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
2.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.5 yr
State avg 79.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
2.4%
State avg 3.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
125
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
719
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Middlesex outlives the nation
Residents live to 81.5 years on average, nearly three years longer than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. Just 11.2% report poor or fair health, well below the national rate of 15.3%, signaling strong population health outcomes compared to most American counties.
Among Massachusetts's healthiest
Middlesex County exceeds the state average life expectancy of 79.7 years by 1.8 years, ranking it in the top tier statewide. The county's 11.2% poor/fair health rate beats the state average, reflecting better-than-typical health status across the region.
Outpacing nearby counties
Middlesex's 81.5-year life expectancy tops Norfolk County (81.2 years) and significantly exceeds Plymouth County (78.8 years) and Worcester County (78.8 years). The county's uninsured rate of 2.4% ties Norfolk and Plymouth, among the lowest in the state.
Excellent access to primary care
With 125 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 719 mental health providers per 100,000, Middlesex offers robust healthcare infrastructure. An uninsured rate of just 2.4%—below the state average of 3.0%—means most residents can access the care they need.
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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.