Plymouth County Health Data
Plymouth County, Massachusetts
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
13.8%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 63.4 per 100K
Dentists
8.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.7
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 Plymouth County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Plymouth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.7% | 28.1% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 8.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% | 27.9% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.9% | 25.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Plymouth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.1% | 11.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 18.7% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% | 20.4% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Plymouth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.5% | 79.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.5% | 69.6% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 86.6% | 82.9% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Plymouth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Plymouth County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider ratio in Plymouth County below national median
Health data brief for Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Plymouth County has 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the county reports 648 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which is more than double the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 2.4%, matching the state's lowest county-level rates and staying lower than both the Massachusetts average of 3.0% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in Plymouth County is 78.8 years, which is lower than the state average of 79.7 years but higher than the national average of 77 years. About 13.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These numbers represent county-level statistics from the CDC and NPPES. Explore state-level data for more health statistics.
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.