Bergen County Health Data

Bergen County, New Jersey

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Bergen County, New Jersey

Bergen County leads in health outcomes

Bergen County residents live to 81.9 years on average—5.8 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.1—making it one of America's healthiest counties. Just 12.6% report poor or fair health, significantly below national and state averages, reflecting strong healthcare access and economic stability.

New Jersey's healthiest county

Bergen County's 81.9-year life expectancy ranks first among New Jersey counties, a full 3.4 years above the state average of 78.5. Its 12.6% poor/fair health rate is the lowest in the state, demonstrating exceptional health outcomes across the population.

Far ahead of regional peers

Bergen County's 81.9-year life expectancy outpaces all neighboring counties, including Essex County (77.7) and Gloucester County (77.1) by a significant margin. The county boasts 113 primary care providers and 328 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—among the densest networks in the state.

Lowest uninsured rate in state

Just 6.8% of Bergen County residents lack health insurance, the lowest rate among New Jersey counties and well below the state average of 7.5%. With robust primary care and mental health networks, most residents enjoy consistent access to preventive and specialist care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Bergen County, NJ?
Bergen County has a health score of 90/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #6 out of 21 counties in New Jersey (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Bergen County?
Life expectancy in Bergen County is 81.9 years. The New Jersey state average is 78.5 years, making Bergen County above the state average.
How does Bergen County health compare to the New Jersey average?
Bergen County's health score of 90/100 is above the New Jersey average of 76/100. Life expectancy is 81.9 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 6.8% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Bergen County?
Key health factors for Bergen County include: life expectancy (81.9 years), uninsured rate (6.8%), and primary care physician access (113:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 328:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Bergen County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 90/100 ("Excellent"), Bergen County is one of the healthier counties in New Jersey. Residents have a life expectancy of 81.9 years. 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Bergen County healthier than the New Jersey average?
Bergen County's health score of 90/100 exceeds the New Jersey average of 76/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.