Prince George's County Health Data

Prince George's County has a health score of 61/100, rated "Average." It ranks #17 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.

Life expectancy in Prince George's County is 77.6 years. The Maryland state average is 77.0 years, making Prince George's County above the state average.

Prince George's County's health score of 61/100 is below the Maryland average of 73/100. Life expectancy is 77.6 years vs. the state average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 10.9% vs. 6.4% statewide.

Key health factors for Prince George's County include: life expectancy (77.6 years), uninsured rate (10.9%), and primary care physician access (50:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 237:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 61/100 ("Average"), Prince George's County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Maryland. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.6 years. 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Prince George's County's health score of 61/100 is below the Maryland average of 73/100. The uninsured rate of 10.9% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.