Charles County
MarylandFIPS 24017
Pop. 166,6171 HospitalSVI 0.17RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Charles County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.7% | 10.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 42.9% | 35.7% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 4.9% | 6.4% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.8 | 6.6 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,696.447 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
60
Primary Care Physicians
34.9 per 100k
232
NPs & PAs
134.9 per 100k
113
Dentists
108
Hospital Beds
0.6 per 1,000
$13,761.21
Medicare Per Capita
1864.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Charles County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 41.0% | — | |
| Depression | 18.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | — | |
| COPD | 5.8% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 11.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.4% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.4% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.4% | — | |
| Disability | 26.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 22.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.4% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.17
Socioeconomic Status0.10
Household Composition & Disability0.39
Minority Status & Language0.94
Housing Type & Transportation0.10
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Dental Health
Not Designated
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Charles County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Md Charles Regional Medical Center | La Plata | 131 |
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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.