Garrett County Health Data
Garrett County, Maryland
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
271
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.8 per 100K
Dentists
3.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
34.8
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 Garrett County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Garrett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% | 36.4% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% | 34.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.7% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Garrett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 12.9% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Garrett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.9% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.2% | 62.7% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 79.0% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Garrett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 38.2% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Garrett 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
Garrett County Reports Higher Uninsured Rate Than Maryland State Average
Health data brief for Garrett County, Maryland.
The uninsured rate in Garrett County is 8.4%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 6.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.8 years, slightly below the state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 16.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, aligning with the national average of 17%. Clinical ratios show that Garrett County has 271 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is above the national median of 250. There are 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. 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.