Worcester County Health Data
Worcester County, Massachusetts
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 79.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.2%
State avg 3.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
93
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
606
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 14.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 93.4 per 100K
Dentists
6.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.8
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 Worcester County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Worcester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.5% | 28.1% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 8.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 27.9% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 25.1% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Worcester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.5% | 11.9% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.7% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 20.4% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Worcester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.7% | 79.3% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.3% | 69.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 84.0% | 82.9% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Worcester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.4% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.3% | 34.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Worcester County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Worcester County reports 14.6% rate of poor or fair health
Health data brief for Worcester County, Massachusetts.
In Worcester County, 14.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health. This is lower than the national average of 17%. The county records a life expectancy of 78.8 years, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 79.7 years but remains higher than the national average of 77 years. For clinical access, the county reports 93 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is measured at 606 providers per 100,000 people, more than double the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in Worcester County is 3.2%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 3.0% but lower than the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data for a broader overview of these metrics.
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.