Baltimore city Health Data
Baltimore city, Maryland
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.6 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
116
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
669
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 115.9 per 100K
Dentists
5.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.9
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 Baltimore city differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Baltimore city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 36.4% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.6% | 34.1% | 33.5% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.6% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Baltimore city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 12.9% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Baltimore city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.1% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.7% | 62.7% | 57.3% | 9.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.4% | 79.0% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Baltimore city | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.1% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Baltimore city nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Baltimore City Life Expectancy Remains Significantly Below State Average
Health data brief for Baltimore city, Maryland.
Life expectancy in Baltimore City is 70.6 years, nearly seven years shorter than the Maryland state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric stands out despite a high concentration of medical professionals; the city reports 669 mental health providers per 100,000 people and 116 primary care providers per 100,000 people. Both ratios far exceed national medians of 250 and 70 per 100,000, respectively. Meanwhile, 19.8% of residents report poor or fair health, higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, which is close to the state average of 6.4% but lower than the national 10% average. 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.