Nantucket County Health Data
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
Health Score
99/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
82.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.8 yr
State avg 79.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.8%
State avg 3.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
436
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Nantucket County, Massachusetts
Nantucket leads on longevity
At 82.8 years, Nantucket County's life expectancy is the highest in Massachusetts and nearly four years above the U.S. average of 78.9 years. Just 10.9% report poor or fair health, significantly outperforming the national rate of 15.3%.
Massachusetts's longevity leader
Nantucket's 82.8-year life expectancy exceeds the state average of 79.7 years by 3.1 years, placing it at the top of the state. The county's low poor/fair health rate of 10.9% reflects exceptional population health compared to other Massachusetts counties.
Life expectancy miles ahead
Nantucket's 82.8-year life expectancy significantly outpaces Middlesex County (81.5 years), Norfolk County (81.2 years), and Plymouth County (78.8 years). However, Nantucket's 3.8% uninsured rate runs slightly higher than nearby Middlesex and Norfolk counties at 2.4%.
Provider access challenges on an island
With only 41 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Nantucket has limited local healthcare infrastructure and relies heavily on off-island referrals. Mental health services are more accessible at 436 providers per 100,000, though overall capacity remains tighter than mainland counties.
Secure coverage for island healthcare
Island living can mean higher healthcare costs and travel barriers; comprehensive insurance coverage is critical. Visit healthcare.gov to explore plans that cover mainland providers and ensure continuity of care.
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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.