Worcester County Health Data
Worcester County, Massachusetts
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Worcester tied with national baseline
Worcester County's life expectancy of 78.8 years matches the U.S. average of 78.9 years, placing it at the national benchmark despite being in Massachusetts. At 14.6% reporting poor or fair health compared to the national rate of 15.3%, Worcester performs marginally better than the nation overall.
Below average health for Massachusetts
Worcester County's 78.8-year life expectancy falls 0.9 years short of the state average of 79.7 years, among the lowest in Massachusetts. The 14.6% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state average, indicating Worcester residents face steeper health challenges than much of the commonwealth.
Tied with Plymouth on life expectancy
Worcester and Plymouth counties both report 78.8-year life expectancy, the lowest among the six counties compared and well behind Nantucket (82.8 years) and Middlesex (81.5 years). Worcester's 3.2% uninsured rate slightly exceeds nearby Massachusetts counties, adding economic barriers to healthcare access.
Moderate provider access, health barriers remain
Worcester has 93 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, middling capacity compared to better-resourced counties like Suffolk (157) and Middlesex (125). With 606 mental health providers per 100,000 and a 3.2% uninsured rate—above the state average—Worcester residents face dual barriers: limited primary care and higher uninsured rates.
Coverage is the first health investment
In Worcester County, where uninsured rates run higher and primary care access is stretched, consistent insurance coverage becomes even more critical. Visit healthcare.gov or explore MassHealth options to lock in coverage and connect with the providers you need.
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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.