Hampden County
MassachusettsFIPS 25013
Pop. 465,82511 HospitalsSVI 0.82RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Hampden County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.2% | 8.4% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 35.9% | 29.0% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 3.3% | 3.0% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 6.7 | 8.8 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,991.588 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
325
Primary Care Physicians
70.6 per 100k
1,344
NPs & PAs
292.0 per 100k
429
Dentists
1,611
Hospital Beds
3.5 per 1,000
$13,114.05
Medicare Per Capita
2142.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Hampden County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 35.9% | — | |
| Depression | 27.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | — | |
| COPD | 7.9% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.7% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 25.1% | — | |
| Disability | 36.9% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 31.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.82
Socioeconomic Status0.66
Household Composition & Disability0.86
Minority Status & Language0.78
Housing Type & Transportation0.78
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Hampden County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baystate Medical Center | Springfield | 716 | |
| Baystate Medical Center - Transplant Center | Springfield | 0 | |
| Baystate Noble Hospital | Westfield | 97 | |
| Baystate Wing Hospital and Medical Centers | Palmer | 41 | |
| Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Western Mass | Ludlow | 53 | |
| Holyoke Medical Center | Holyoke | 164 | |
| Mercy Medical Ctr | Springfield | 339 | |
| Miravista Behavioral Health Center | Holyoke | 36 | |
| Us Air Force Hosp | Chicopee | 90 | |
| Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital | Holyoke | 150 | |
| Western Massachusetts Hospital | Westfield | 102 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.