Harford County Health Data

Harford County, Maryland

Health Score

90/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

77.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

4.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.9 yr

State avg 77.0 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

4.6%

State avg 6.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

54

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

278

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Harford County, Maryland

Harford County outperforms US health averages

At 77.9 years, Harford County residents live just shy of a year longer than the US average of 78.8 years. The county's 12.6% poor or fair health rate beats the national average of 15.7%, indicating above-average wellness.

Harford County ranks above Maryland state average

Harford County's 77.9-year life expectancy exceeds Maryland's 77.0-year state average, placing it in the top tier of Maryland counties. The 12.6% poor/fair health rate ranks among the state's lowest.

Strong regional health performer in northern Maryland

Harford County's 77.9 years edges out Charles County (76.7) and matches Garrett County (76.8). Only Howard County (82.5) and Montgomery County (83.2) substantially outpace Harford in the Baltimore-DC corridor.

Best uninsured rate, solid primary care access

Harford's 4.6% uninsured rate ranks among Maryland's lowest, nearly two points below the state average of 6.4%. With 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, healthcare access is strong and readily available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Harford County, MD?
Harford County has a health score of 90/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #6 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 Harford County?
Life expectancy in Harford County is 77.9 years. The Maryland state average is 77.0 years, making Harford County above the state average.
How does Harford County health compare to the Maryland average?
Harford County's health score of 90/100 is above the Maryland average of 73/100. Life expectancy is 77.9 years vs. the state average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 4.6% vs. 6.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Harford County?
Key health factors for Harford County include: life expectancy (77.9 years), uninsured rate (4.6%), and primary care physician access (54:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 278:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Harford County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 90/100 ("Excellent"), Harford County is one of the healthier counties in Maryland. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.9 years. 4.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Harford County healthier than the Maryland average?
Harford 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. Harford County has better primary care access (54:1 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.