Carroll County Health Data
Carroll County, Maryland
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
272
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.2%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.9
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 Carroll County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% | 36.4% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 34.1% | 33.5% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.0% | 12.9% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.0% | 62.7% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.2% | 79.0% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.1% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.1% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carroll County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Carroll County Uninsured Rate Among the Lowest in Maryland
Health data brief for Carroll County, Maryland.
The uninsured rate in Carroll County is 4.3%, significantly lower than the state average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 78.2 years, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. About 13.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. Regarding medical professionals, the county has 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 272 per 100,000, which is higher than 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.