Objective：To investigate the health condition of the residents in different communities of Beibei district in Chongqing concerning the prevalence of part chronic diseases，health knowledge awareness，formation of health behavior，their health needs and so on. Methods：A health survey questionnaire for community residents was used to investigate 882 residents in Beibei district in Chongqing. Results:（1）The prevalence of cardio cerebrovascular disease and cervical and lumbar disease was significantly higher in residents in urban area and university than in rural or suburban area（P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. The prevalence of tuberculosis was significantly higher in suburban community than in urban area（P＜0.01）. （2）The health knowledge awareness of residents in urban area and university was generally higher，while that in suburban community and rural area was comparatively lower. The proportion of average daily drinking below 100 grams for residents in rural，suburban，urban areas，and university was 88.73%，78.48%，91.06% and 92.50%，respectively；the ratio of participating in fitness activities was 65.26%，72.65%，56.10% and 72.00%，respectively.（3）As for the six current options，that is，the most needed health services，the most wanted health knowledge，the favorite form of promotional materials，the access to obtain health knowledge，the most appropriate way to carry out health education，and the main issues influencing people’s health，residents in different communities had the same for the top three to four options，but the order of these options was inconsistent. Conclusions：Residents in different communities have differences in health knowledge awareness，formation of health be－havior，and prevalence of chronic diseases，but their ways to obtain health knowledge and their health needs are nearly the same. Relevant health education should be proceeded.