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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Middlesex County, MA?
Middlesex County has a health score of 99/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #2 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 Middlesex County?
Life expectancy in Middlesex County is 81.5 years. The Massachusetts state average is 79.7 years, making Middlesex County above the state average.
How does Middlesex County health compare to the Massachusetts average?
Middlesex County's health score of 99/100 is above the Massachusetts average of 91/100. Life expectancy is 81.5 years vs. the state average of 79.7 years. The uninsured rate is 2.4% vs. 3.0% statewide.
What health factors affect Middlesex County?
Key health factors for Middlesex County include: life expectancy (81.5 years), uninsured rate (2.4%), and primary care physician access (125:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 719:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Middlesex County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 99/100 ("Excellent"), Middlesex County is one of the healthier counties in Massachusetts. Residents have a life expectancy of 81.5 years. 2.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Middlesex County healthier than the Massachusetts average?
Middlesex County's health score of 99/100 exceeds the Massachusetts average of 91/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.