Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Maryland
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
88/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
83.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
83.2 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
135
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
433
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.7%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 134.7 per 100K
Dentists
6.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.7
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 Montgomery County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.9% | 36.4% | 37.6% | 10.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 34.1% | 33.5% | 5.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.7% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 7.2% | 12.9% | 16.3% | 5.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.7% | 62.7% | 57.3% | 6.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.2% | 79.0% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 12.8% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montgomery County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Montgomery County Life Expectancy Reaches Over Eighty-Three Years
Health data brief for Montgomery County, Maryland.
Montgomery County has a life expectancy of 83.2 years, more than six years longer than the Maryland average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports 433 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially higher than the national median of 250. Additionally, the ratio of primary care providers is 135 per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 70. Approximately 11.7% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 7.7%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 6.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. 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.