Norfolk County Health Data
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
98/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
2.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.2 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
120
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
715
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.1%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 119.7 per 100K
Dentists
11.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.8
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 Norfolk County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Norfolk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.4% | 28.1% | 37.6% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 8.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.3% | 27.9% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 25.1% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Norfolk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.3% | 11.9% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.4% | 20.4% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Norfolk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.8% | 79.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.9% | 69.6% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 86.4% | 82.9% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Norfolk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.5% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.7% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Norfolk County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Norfolk County primary care access exceeds national median levels
Health data brief for Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
Norfolk County reports 120 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This figure is higher than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 people. The county also has a high density of mental health providers, with 715 per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Life expectancy in Norfolk County is 81.2 years, which is higher than the state average of 79.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 2.4%, which is lower than the state's 3.0% and the national 10% rate. Approximately 12.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These statistics are sourced from federal and state health data registries reflecting current provider availability and resident outcomes. 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.