Baltimore County Health Data
Baltimore County, Maryland
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
436
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 86.4 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.7
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 Baltimore County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Baltimore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% | 36.4% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 34.1% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.4% | 21.8% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Baltimore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.4% | 12.9% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Baltimore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.5% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.3% | 62.7% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.2% | 79.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Baltimore | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.2% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Baltimore County nationally on binge drinking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Baltimore County Primary Care Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Baltimore County, Maryland.
Baltimore County reports 86 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider availability coincides with a life expectancy of 76.9 years, nearly matching the Maryland state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.0%, slightly lower than the Maryland average of 6.4% and significantly lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 14.8% of residents report poor or fair health, a lower rate than the national average of 17%. For mental health services, the county lists 436 providers per 100,000 residents, surpassing the national median of 250. 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.