Talbot County
MarylandFIPS 24041
Pop. 37,5261 HospitalSVI 0.33RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)Dental HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Talbot County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.1% | 10.6% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 31.7% | 35.7% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.5% | 6.4% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 11.7 | 6.6 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,048.895 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
41
Primary Care Physicians
108.4 per 100k
124
NPs & PAs
327.8 per 100k
35
Dentists
132
Hospital Beds
3.5 per 1,000
$13,293.82
Medicare Per Capita
1678.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Talbot County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 29.9% | — | |
| Depression | 20.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 13.7% | — | |
| COPD | 7.9% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 11.0% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.2% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.2% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.4% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 18.2% | — | |
| Disability | 30.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 23.7% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.4% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.33
Socioeconomic Status0.19
Household Composition & Disability0.79
Minority Status & Language0.59
Housing Type & Transportation0.23
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
✓
Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Mental Health
Not Designated
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Talbot County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Md Shore Medical Center at Easton | Easton | 189 | Rural |
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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.