Worcester County Health Data
Worcester County, Maryland
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 77.0 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
85
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
314
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
43.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 84.7 per 100K
Dentists
11.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
33.8
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 Worcester County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Worcester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.5% | 36.4% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% | 34.1% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 21.8% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Worcester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.1% | 12.9% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 16.5% | 17.8% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Worcester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.0% | 62.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.7% | 79.0% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Worcester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.1% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 6.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Worcester County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Worcester County primary care ratio exceeds national median
Health data brief for Worcester County, Maryland.
Worcester County has 85 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000 residents. Life expectancy in the county is 78.5 years, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 77.0 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 6.4% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. Health status surveys show that 15.2% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure lower than the national average of 17%. The mental health provider ratio is 314 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This data is provided by the CDC and the HHS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. 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.