Abstract: ObjectiveTo assess the residents'demand and its influential factors for community health service in Zhengxiang district of Hengyang city.MethodsUsing multistage sampling method,540 residents were investigated with a self-administered questionnaire under the help of interview ers.ResultsThe top three requirements in the 540 residents to community health service were regular physical examination,accessibility of seeking medical advice,and health education. The residents aged≥50 years had significantly higher demands for home visit of a doctor,medical service at home and period follow-up for chronic disease than other age groups(P<0.01).The residents with higher education had a higher demand of health care guidance(P<0.05).There were significant differences in demands of medical care at home and regular physical examination betw een the residents with different monthly family income(P<0.05).ConclusionThe demand for medical service varies among different resident groups.The age,education level,occupation,monthly family income,and payment mode of medical expenses are influential factors of community health service demands in urban residents.