Carroll County
MarylandFIPS 24013
Pop. 172,8912 HospitalsSVI 0.03RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Carroll County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.5% | 10.6% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 31.5% | 35.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 4.3% | 6.4% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.4 | 6.6 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,289.288 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
77
Primary Care Physicians
43.6 per 100k
246
NPs & PAs
139.3 per 100k
97
Dentists
383
Hospital Beds
2.2 per 1,000
$13,761.07
Medicare Per Capita
1934.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Carroll County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.4% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.8% | — | |
| Depression | 22.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.1% | — | |
| COPD | 6.1% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 11.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 14.6% | — | |
| Disability | 25.4% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 23.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | — | |
| Uninsured | 6.2% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.03
Socioeconomic Status0.02
Household Composition & Disability0.07
Minority Status & Language0.38
Housing Type & Transportation0.13
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Carroll County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Hospital Center | Westminster | 158 | |
| Springfield Hospital Center | Sykesville | 522 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.