Baltimore city Health Data

Baltimore city has a health score of 44/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #23 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 Baltimore city is 70.6 years. The Maryland state average is 77.0 years, making Baltimore city below the state average.

Baltimore city's health score of 44/100 is below the Maryland average of 73/100. Life expectancy is 70.6 years vs. the state average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6% vs. 6.4% statewide.

Key health factors for Baltimore city include: life expectancy (70.6 years), uninsured rate (6.6%), and primary care physician access (116:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 669:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 44/100 ("Below Average"), Baltimore city faces health challenges compared to other counties in Maryland. Residents have a life expectancy of 70.6 years. 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Baltimore city's health score of 44/100 is below the Maryland average of 73/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.