Frederick County Health Data
Frederick County, Maryland
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 56.1 per 100K
Dentists
3.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.5
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 Frederick County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Frederick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% | 36.4% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 34.1% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.0% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Frederick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.1% | 12.9% | 16.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 16.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Frederick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.7% | 62.7% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 79.0% | 73.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Frederick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.4% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Frederick 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
Frederick County Residents Outlive State and National Life Expectancy Averages
Health data brief for Frederick County, Maryland.
Frederick County records a life expectancy of 80.0 years, exceeding both the Maryland state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports an uninsured rate of 5.2%, which is lower than the state average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 14.8% of the population describes their health as poor or fair, a lower rate than the national average of 17%. Clinical data shows 312 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. However, the county has 56 primary care providers for every 100,000 people, lower than the national median of 70. 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.