Kent County Health Data
Kent County, Maryland
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
212
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.4%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
51.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.7 per 100K
Dentists
5.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.2
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 Kent County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 36.4% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 10.7% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% | 34.1% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.0% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 12.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.4% | 62.7% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.5% | 79.0% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.3% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kent 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
Kent County Reports Fewer Mental Health Providers Than National Median
Health data brief for Kent County, Maryland.
Kent County has 212 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This differs from its primary care availability, where the county records 73 providers per 100,000, slightly higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 76.8 years, comparable to the Maryland average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding insurance coverage, 7.1% of residents are uninsured, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 6.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 14.4% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure lower than the national benchmark of 17%. 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.