Calvert County Health Data
Calvert County, Maryland
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
93/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
251
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.0%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.8
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 Calvert County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Calvert | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 36.4% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 34.1% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.5% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Calvert | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.0% | 12.9% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.8% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 4.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Calvert | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.7% | 62.7% | 57.3% | 8.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 82.1% | 79.0% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Calvert | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.9% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Calvert County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Calvert County Residents Report Low Poor Health Rate
Health data brief for Calvert County, Maryland.
Only 12.0% of adults in Calvert County report being in poor or fair health, a figure lower than the national average of 17%. This health indicator is accompanied by a life expectancy of 78.7 years, which exceeds both the Maryland state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Calvert County is 4.4%, lower than the state average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. Data regarding healthcare access shows 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. There are 251 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is consistent with the national median of 250. 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.