Talbot County Health Data
Talbot County, Maryland
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
117
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
492
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.7%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 116.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.3
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 Talbot County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Talbot | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.8% | 36.4% | 37.6% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 34.1% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.8% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Talbot | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.8% | 12.9% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Talbot | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.9% | 62.7% | 57.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.9% | 79.0% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Talbot | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.0% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Talbot County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Talbot County mental health provider ratio nearly double national median
Health data brief for Talbot County, Maryland.
The ratio of mental health providers in Talbot County is 492 per 100,000 residents. This is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 78.9 years, higher than the Maryland state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. For health coverage, 7.5% of residents are uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 6.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. The poor or fair health rate is 14.7%, lower than the national average of 17%. Primary care access is recorded at 117 providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data is sourced from the CDC and national registry files. 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.