Caroline County Health Data

Caroline County, Maryland

Health Score

43/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.5 yr

State avg 77.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

State avg 6.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

30

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

69

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Caroline County, Maryland

Caroline faces serious health gaps

Caroline County residents live to just 74.5 years, 4.3 years below the U.S. average of 78.8 years. More than 1 in 5 residents report poor or fair health—among the highest rates nationally—signaling a county in health crisis.

Worst health outcomes in Maryland

At 74.5 years, Caroline County's life expectancy ranks among Maryland's lowest, trailing the state average of 77.0 years by 2.5 years. The county's 21.6% poor/fair health rate is the highest in the state by a significant margin.

Severe provider shortage

Caroline County has the fewest primary care providers in Maryland at just 30 per 100,000 residents—compared to Cecil's 40 and Allegany's 53. Mental health support is critically sparse at 69 providers per 100,000, creating a dual crisis of health need and scarcity of providers.

Uninsured rate compounds crisis

Caroline's uninsured rate of 8.7% is the highest in Maryland and 2.3 percentage points above the state average. Combined with severe provider shortages and a rural geography, residents struggle to access basic primary and mental health care.

Get covered—don't delay

If you're uninsured in Caroline County, health coverage is essential and available. Call 1-855-642-8572 or visit marylandhealthcare.org to enroll in an affordable plan and connect with the primary care and mental health support your community desperately needs.

eHealth Insurance

Compare health insurance plans from top carriers for Caroline County residents.

Compare Plans →

HealthMarkets

Licensed agents for health, Medicare, and supplemental insurance in Maryland.

Get a Quote →

Sponsored

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Caroline County, MD?
Caroline County has a health score of 43/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #24 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.
What is the life expectancy in Caroline County?
Life expectancy in Caroline County is 74.5 years. The Maryland state average is 77.0 years, making Caroline County below the state average.
How does Caroline County health compare to the Maryland average?
Caroline County's health score of 43/100 is below the Maryland average of 73/100. Life expectancy is 74.5 years vs. the state average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 8.7% vs. 6.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Caroline County?
Key health factors for Caroline County include: life expectancy (74.5 years), uninsured rate (8.7%), and primary care physician access (30:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 69:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Caroline County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 43/100 ("Below Average"), Caroline County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Maryland. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.5 years. 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Caroline County?
Caroline County's health score of 43/100 is below the Maryland average of 73/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

Counties with Similar Health Profile

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.