Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Maryland
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
325
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 54.9 per 100K
Dentists
2.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.6
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% | 36.4% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% | 34.1% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.7% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 12.9% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.3% | 62.7% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 79.0% | 73.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.0% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Washington County life expectancy lower than state and national averages
Health data brief for Washington County, Maryland.
Life expectancy in Washington County is 74.5 years. This is lower than the Maryland state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health is 17.5%, which is comparable to the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 7.6%, higher than the Maryland state average of 6.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. Access to care includes 55 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider access is 325 per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These figures are compiled from the CDC and federal provider data. Explore state-level data.
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.