Suffolk County Health Data
Suffolk County, Massachusetts
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.1 yr
State avg 79.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.1%
State avg 3.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
157
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1109
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
62.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 157.4 per 100K
Dentists
10.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
42.3
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 Suffolk County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Suffolk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.2% | 28.1% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 8.3% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 27.9% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.5% | 25.1% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Suffolk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.6% | 11.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 20.4% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Suffolk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.6% | 79.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.1% | 69.6% | 57.3% | 7.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 85.0% | 82.9% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Suffolk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.7% | 34.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Suffolk County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Suffolk County mental health provider density exceeds national norms
Health data brief for Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Suffolk County reports 1,109 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This figure is over four times the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also has a high density of primary care providers, with 157 per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 80.1 years, which is higher than both the state average of 79.7 years and the national average of 77 years. However, 17.0% of residents report poor or fair health, which matches the national average but is higher than many neighboring counties. The uninsured rate is 3.1%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 3.0% but significantly lower than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more information.
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.