Harford County Health Data
Harford County, Maryland
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
12.6%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 54.0 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.7
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 Harford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% | 36.4% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 34.1% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.9% | 12.9% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.7% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.4% | 62.7% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.6% | 79.0% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harford County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Harford County Reports Lower Rates of Poor and Fair Health
Health data brief for Harford County, Maryland.
In Harford County, 12.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 4.6%, below the Maryland average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. Harford County records a life expectancy of 77.9 years, which is higher than the state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of healthcare providers, the county has 278 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 250. However, the ratio of primary care providers is 54 per 100,000 residents, 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.