Charles County Health Data
Charles County, Maryland
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.9 per 100K
Dentists
4.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.7
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 Charles County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Charles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 36.4% | 37.6% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.5% | 34.1% | 33.5% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 17.9% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Charles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.3% | 12.9% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Charles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.9% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 62.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.2% | 79.0% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Charles | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Charles County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Low Primary Care Availability in Charles County
Health data brief for Charles County, Maryland.
Charles County reports 38 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county has an uninsured rate of 4.9%, which is lower than the Maryland average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 16.0%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.7 years, compared to the state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, the ratio of mental health providers is 215 per 100,000, which is below 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.