Cecil County Health Data
Cecil County, Maryland
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
269
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.5 per 100K
Dentists
1.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.7
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 Cecil County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cecil | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 36.4% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 10.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% | 34.1% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cecil | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 12.9% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 16.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cecil | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.6% | 62.7% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.6% | 79.0% | 73.3% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cecil | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cecil County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Cecil County Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Cecil County, Maryland.
Cecil County has 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In addition to provider ratios, the data shows a life expectancy of 73.7 years, which is shorter than the Maryland state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 5.4%, sitting below the state average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 16.4% of adults report poor or fair health, nearly matching the national average of 17%. Mental health services are represented by 269 providers per 100,000 residents, which is slightly higher than 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.