Kent County Health Data

Kent County, Maryland

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Kent County, Maryland

Kent County health outcomes align with US averages

At 76.8 years, Kent County residents live about two years shorter than the US average of 78.8 years. The county's 14.4% poor or fair health rate sits slightly below the national average of 15.7%.

Kent County ranks slightly below Maryland average

Kent County's 76.8-year life expectancy trails Maryland's 77.0-year state average by just 0.2 years. The county performs near the state median on health metrics.

Eastern Shore leader with solid health standing

Kent County's 76.8 years tops Dorchester County (74.2) on the Eastern Shore, though it trails Frederick (80.0) and Howard (82.5). As a smaller Eastern Shore county, Kent maintains regional competitiveness.

Above-average uninsured rate; excellent primary care access

Kent County's 7.1% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 6.4%, leaving more residents without coverage than peers. However, with 73 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, the county offers strong healthcare access for the insured.

Health coverage shouldn't be hard to find.

One in 14 Kent County residents lacks insurance. Visit marylandhealthconnection.gov or call 1-855-642-8572 to explore affordable plans and secure your family's health protection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Kent County, MD?
Kent County has a health score of 76/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #14 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 Kent County?
Life expectancy in Kent County is 76.8 years. The Maryland state average is 77.0 years, making Kent County below the state average.
How does Kent County health compare to the Maryland average?
Kent County's health score of 76/100 is above the Maryland average of 73/100. Life expectancy is 76.8 years vs. the state average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1% vs. 6.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Kent County?
Key health factors for Kent County include: life expectancy (76.8 years), uninsured rate (7.1%), and primary care physician access (73:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 212:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Kent County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 76/100 ("Excellent"), Kent County is one of the healthier counties in Maryland. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.8 years. 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Kent County healthier than the Maryland average?
Kent County's health score of 76/100 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.

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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.