Middlesex County Health Data
Middlesex County, New Jersey
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.2 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
234
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.1%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 90.4 per 100K
Dentists
6.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.5
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 Middlesex County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Middlesex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.7% | 29.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 13.0% | 16.5% | 24.1% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Middlesex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.1% | 11.5% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 17.3% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 23.8% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Middlesex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 75.9% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.0% | 65.4% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.5% | 75.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Middlesex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.4% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Middlesex County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Middlesex County Residents Live Longer Than State Average
Health data brief for Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Middlesex County residents have a life expectancy of 80.2 years, which is notably higher than the New Jersey state average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports an uninsured rate of 7.3%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 7.5% and below the national average of 10%. In terms of healthcare access, the county has 90 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. However, the ratio of mental health providers is 234 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. Health status data indicates that 14.1% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
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.