Anne Arundel County Health Data
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
283
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.9%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 67.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.7
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 Anne Arundel County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Anne Arundel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% | 36.4% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 34.1% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.4% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Anne Arundel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.5% | 12.9% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Anne Arundel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.2% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.3% | 62.7% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 86.0% | 79.0% | 73.3% | 7.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Anne Arundel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 38.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Anne Arundel County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Anne Arundel County Uninsured Rate Half the National Average
Health data brief for Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
The uninsured rate in Anne Arundel County is 5.2%, which is roughly half the national average of 10% and lower than the Maryland state average of 6.4%. This low percentage of uninsured residents is paired with a life expectancy of 78.8 years, which is higher than both the state and national averages of 77.0 years. Data shows 12.9% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Regarding health care providers, the county has 67 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, just under the national median of 70. There are 283 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.