Somerset County Health Data
Somerset County, New Jersey
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
96/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.8 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
326
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.9%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 110.2 per 100K
Dentists
9.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.7
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 Somerset County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Somerset | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.8% | 29.6% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 14.4% | 16.5% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Somerset | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 8.1% | 11.5% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 17.3% | 17.8% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% | 23.8% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Somerset | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 75.9% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.6% | 65.4% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 75.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Somerset | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 13.5% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 38.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Somerset County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Somerset County surpasses state and national averages
Health data brief for Somerset County, New Jersey.
Life expectancy in Somerset County is 81.8 years, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Residents report poor or fair health at a rate of 11.9%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Access to care includes 110 primary care providers per 100K, higher than the national median of 70 per 100K, and 326 mental health providers per 100K, exceeding the national median of 250 per 100K. The uninsured rate is 5.3%, which is lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Somerset County, New Jersey
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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.