Plymouth County Health Data
Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Health Score
92/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
2.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 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
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
648
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Plymouth lags on national comparison
Plymouth County's life expectancy of 78.8 years falls slightly below the U.S. average of 78.9 years, the only Massachusetts county in this data at the national baseline. At 13.8% reporting poor or fair health versus the national rate of 15.3%, the county shows resilience despite lower longevity.
Health challenges within Massachusetts
Plymouth County's 78.8-year life expectancy trails the state average of 79.7 years by nearly a full year, the lowest among these six counties. The 13.8% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state average, indicating Plymouth faces steeper health challenges than much of Massachusetts.
Struggling alongside Worcester County
Plymouth County ties Worcester County at 78.8 years life expectancy, the lowest in this comparison group, significantly behind Middlesex (81.5 years) and Nantucket (82.8 years). Both counties share similar uninsured rates around 2.4%–3.2%, suggesting barriers beyond just insurance coverage.
Limited access to primary care
Plymouth has only 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, the second-lowest in this group and a significant access constraint. With 648 mental health providers per 100,000 and a 2.4% uninsured rate, mental health services are relatively robust, but primary care gaps likely delay early diagnosis and prevention.
Healthcare access starts with coverage
Uninsured rates are low in Plymouth, but coverage alone isn't enough—building local primary care capacity requires proactive health-seeking and regular preventive visits. Visit healthcare.gov to find nearby primary care providers and schedule checkups that support better long-term outcomes.
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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.