Mercer County Health Data

Mercer County has a health score of 74/100, rated "Average." It ranks #12 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.

Life expectancy in Mercer County is 78.4 years. The New Jersey state average is 78.5 years, making Mercer County below the state average.

Mercer County's health score of 74/100 is below the New Jersey average of 76/100. Life expectancy is 78.4 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 8.7% vs. 7.5% statewide.

Key health factors for Mercer County include: life expectancy (78.4 years), uninsured rate (8.7%), and primary care physician access (90:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 410:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 74/100 ("Average"), Mercer County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in New Jersey. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.4 years. 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Mercer County's health score of 74/100 is below the New Jersey average of 76/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.