Bergen County Health Data
Bergen County, New Jersey
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.9 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
113
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
328
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.6%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 113.4 per 100K
Dentists
14.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.9
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 Bergen County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bergen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.4% | 29.6% | 37.6% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 14.6% | 16.5% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bergen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 8.4% | 11.5% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 17.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% | 23.8% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bergen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 75.9% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.2% | 65.4% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bergen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.6% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.6% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bergen County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Bergen County Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Bergen County, New Jersey.
Bergen County has 113 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This clinician ratio is the county's most distinctive health metric. Other data points show that residents typically live to 81.9 years, which is longer than the New Jersey state middle of 78.5 years and the national mark of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.8%, which is lower than the 7.5% state figure and the 10% national average. For mental health support, there are 328 providers for every 100,000 people, surpassing the national median of 250. Furthermore, 12.6% of people report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.