Somerset County Health Data
Somerset County, Maryland
Health Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
329
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Somerset County, Maryland
Somerset Faces Significant Health Disparities
Somerset's life expectancy of 74.0 years lags the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 2.4 years, and 23.5% of residents report poor or fair health—well above the national 17.3%. These gaps signal limited access to preventive care and higher disease burden in this rural county.
Maryland's Lowest Life Expectancy County
Somerset's 74.0-year life expectancy falls 3.0 years below Maryland's 77.0-year average, placing it at the bottom of the state's health rankings. The 23.5% poor/fair health rate further underscores the county's health crisis and urgent need for targeted interventions.
Struggling Compared to Eastern Shore Peers
Somerset's 74.0-year life expectancy trails Queen Anne's (79.6 years) by 5.6 years and Talbot County (78.9 years) by nearly 5 years. Despite strong mental health provider availability at 329 per 100,000, the county's broader health outcomes lag, suggesting systemic barriers beyond provider density alone.
Low Uninsured Rate Masks Deeper Access Gaps
While Somerset's 6.1% uninsured rate matches Maryland's state average, only 37 primary care providers serve 100,000 residents—indicating geographic or logistical barriers to care. Rural isolation and economic constraints compound these structural challenges, leaving many unable to access preventive services.
Don't Go Without Coverage—Act Now
If you're part of Somerset's uninsured population, healthcare.gov makes it easy to find plans during open enrollment. Medicaid also covers many county residents; contact your local health department to learn if you qualify and to connect with primary care providers despite distance or transportation barriers.
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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.