Frederick County Health Data

Frederick County, Maryland

Health Score

90/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

80.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

80.0 yr

State avg 77.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.2%

State avg 6.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

56

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

312

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Frederick County, Maryland

Frederick County leads nation in health outcomes

At 80.0 years, Frederick County residents live 1.2 years longer than the US average of 78.8 years. With just 14.8% reporting poor or fair health, the county beats the national average of 15.7%.

Frederick County ranks among Maryland's healthiest

Frederick County's 80.0-year life expectancy outpaces Maryland's 77.0-year state average by three years. The county consistently ranks in the top tier of Maryland health metrics.

Frederick dominates regional health competition

Frederick County's 80.0 years life expectancy far exceeds Garrett County (76.8) and Charles County (76.7) to the west. Montgomery County (83.2) to the east remains the only regional peer surpassing Frederick's strong performance.

Strong coverage, excellent provider access

Frederick's 5.2% uninsured rate sits just below the state average of 6.4%, ensuring most residents access care. With 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Frederick offers above-average healthcare availability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Frederick County, MD?
Frederick County has a health score of 90/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #5 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 Frederick County?
Life expectancy in Frederick County is 80.0 years. The Maryland state average is 77.0 years, making Frederick County above the state average.
How does Frederick County health compare to the Maryland average?
Frederick County's health score of 90/100 is above the Maryland average of 73/100. Life expectancy is 80.0 years vs. the state average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 5.2% vs. 6.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Frederick County?
Key health factors for Frederick County include: life expectancy (80.0 years), uninsured rate (5.2%), and primary care physician access (56:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 312:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Frederick County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 90/100 ("Excellent"), Frederick County is one of the healthier counties in Maryland. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.0 years. 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Frederick County healthier than the Maryland average?
Frederick County's health score of 90/100 exceeds the Maryland average of 73/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Frederick County has better primary care access (56:1 ratio) than the state average (66:1).

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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.