Objective To formulate the index framework of medium developed health level in accordance with Zhejiang Provinces development goal of primarily realizing modernization by 2020. Methods Such research methods as information retrieval, cluster analysis, and Delphi expert consultation were used to select index items of medium developed health level. Results 14 indexes were selected, falling respectively into 4 major categories, viz. health level of the residents, allocation of health resources, provision of and access to health services, and environment and form of the residents health and life. Conclusion The index framework is capable of reflecting in a comprehensive way the overall health level of a certain region.