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.
Keep your coverage strong
If you're among Bergen County's small uninsured population, subsidized plans on NJ's marketplace make coverage affordable. Visit NJ.gov/HealthCoverage or call 1-855-877-NJ-HELP to secure a plan that fits your needs.
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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.