Charles County Health Data
Charles County, Maryland
Health Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
215
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Charles County, Maryland
Charles County life expectancy slightly below US average
At 76.7 years, Charles County residents live roughly a year shorter than the US average of 78.8 years. The county's 16.0% poor or fair health rate aligns closely with national patterns, suggesting health outcomes here reflect broader American trends.
Charles County ranks mid-tier among Maryland counties
Charles County trails Maryland's state average life expectancy of 77.0 years by a small margin. With a poor/fair health rate of 16.0%, the county sits in the middle of the state's performance range.
Healthy neighbors to the north and south
Frederick County to the north boasts 80.0 years life expectancy, while Charles County sits at 76.7. Nearby Harford County (77.9 years) and Howard County (82.5 years) also outpace Charles County, though all share Charles's suburban Maryland corridor.
Insurance coverage strong, but primary care sparse
Charles County's 4.9% uninsured rate beats the state average of 6.4%, indicating most residents have healthcare access. However, the county has just 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below the state average—making appointments potentially harder to secure.
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Nearly 95% of Charles County residents carry health insurance, a strong showing. If you're among the uninsured or underinsured, visit marylandhealthconnection.gov to explore plans that fit your family's needs.
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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.