Allegany County Health Data

Allegany County has a health score of 56/100, rated "Average." It ranks #19 out of 24 counties in Maryland (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Allegany County is 73.5 years. The Maryland state average is 77.0 years, making Allegany County below the state average.

Allegany County's health score of 56/100 is below the Maryland average of 73/100. Life expectancy is 73.5 years vs. the state average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.1% vs. 6.4% statewide.

Key health factors for Allegany County include: life expectancy (73.5 years), uninsured rate (6.1%), and primary care physician access (53:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 407:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 56/100 ("Average"), Allegany County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Maryland. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.5 years. 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Allegany County's health score of 56/100 is below the Maryland average of 73/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.