Hunterdon County Health Data
Hunterdon County, New Jersey
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
98/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
82.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.8 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
301
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.0%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 110.1 per 100K
Dentists
8.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.0
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 Hunterdon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hunterdon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.0% | 29.6% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.6% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.7% | 16.5% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hunterdon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 8.9% | 11.5% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 17.3% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% | 23.8% | 27.0% | 5.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hunterdon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.4% | 65.4% | 57.3% | 6.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.9% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hunterdon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.8% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.0% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hunterdon County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hunterdon County Life Expectancy Reaches Nearly 83 Years
Health data brief for Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
Residents in Hunterdon County have a life expectancy of 82.8 years. This is nearly six years longer than the national average of 77 years and exceeds the New Jersey state average of 78.5 years. The county also shows a low uninsured rate of 4.4%, compared to the state average of 7.5% and the national mark of 10%. Health status reports show that 12.0% of the population describes their health as poor or fair, which is lower than the national figure of 17%. For medical services, the county has 110 primary care providers per 100,000 people, surpassing the national median of 70. There are also 301 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. 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.