Queen Anne's County Health Data
Queen Anne's County, Maryland
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
88/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.6 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
162
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.5 per 100K
Dentists
13.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.0
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 Queen Anne's County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Queen Anne's | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.2% | 36.4% | 37.6% | 7.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 34.1% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.9% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Queen Anne's | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.9% | 12.9% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Queen Anne's | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.4% | 62.7% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.5% | 79.0% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Queen Anne's | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.6% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Queen Anne's County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Queen Anne's County primary care access lower than national median
Health data brief for Queen Anne's County, Maryland.
Queen Anne’s County has 32 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This ratio is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000 residents. Life expectancy for the county is 79.6 years, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.0%, which is lower than the state average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 14.5% of residents report poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. The county also records 162 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, whereas the national median is 250 per 100,000. These figures are derived from health provider registries and federal health data. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Queen Anne's County, Maryland
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Queen Anne's County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.