Allegany County Health Data
Allegany County, Maryland
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
407
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.3
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 Allegany County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Allegany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% | 36.4% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% | 34.1% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.6% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Allegany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 12.9% | 16.3% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 16.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Allegany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.5% | 62.7% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.6% | 79.0% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Allegany | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.5% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Allegany County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Allegany County Mental Health Provider Rate Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Allegany County, Maryland.
Allegany County records 407 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. While provider availability is high, other health metrics show a life expectancy of 73.5 years, which sits below the Maryland state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.1%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, the primary care provider ratio is 53 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. About 18.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, whereas the national average is 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.