Prince George's County, Maryland
Moderate riskGera County Health Risk Index: 52.9/100 · National rank 122 of 480 · Population: 947,430 · CDC PLACES June 2026
What is the chronic-disease health risk in Prince George's County, Maryland?
As of June 2026, Prince George's County, Maryland has a Gera County Health Risk Index of 52.9/100 (national rank 122/480; moderate risk). Adult chronic-disease prevalence: obesity 42.2%, diabetes 15.2%, coronary heart disease 5.5%, smoking 10.5%. Source: CDC PLACES June 2026.
Chronic-disease prevalence — Prince George's County (CDC PLACES June 2026)
| Measure | Prevalence | Weight in GCHRI |
|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 25% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 15.2% | 25% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5% | 30% |
| Current cigarette smoking | 10.5% | 20% |
| GCHRI composite score | 52.9 / 100 | — |
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Prince George's County, Maryland
Population: 947,430 · National rank: 122 / 480 (by chronic-disease risk)
Gera County Health Risk Index
52.9 / 100
Obesity
42.2%
adults
Diabetes
15.2%
adults
Heart Disease
5.5%
adults
Smoking
10.5%
adults
Source: CDC PLACES, June 2026 · Crude prevalence, adults · Full county page →
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Gera County Health Risk Index for Prince George's County, MD?
- Prince George's County, MD has a Gera County Health Risk Index (GCHRI) of 52.9/100, ranking 122 out of 480 most-populous US counties (rank 1 = highest chronic-disease risk). This places it in the moderate-risk tier. Source: CDC PLACES (June 2026).
- What is the obesity rate in Prince George's County?
- The adult obesity prevalence in Prince George's County, MD is 42.2% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence). The national mean across the 480 included counties is 42.2%.
- What is the diabetes rate in Prince George's County?
- The diagnosed diabetes prevalence among adults in Prince George's County, MD is 15.2% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence).
- What is the coronary heart disease rate in Prince George's County?
- The coronary heart disease prevalence among adults in Prince George's County, MD is 5.5% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence).
- What is the smoking rate in Prince George's County?
- The current cigarette smoking prevalence among adults in Prince George's County, MD is 10.5% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence).
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Contains public sector information published by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and licensed under the U.S. Public Domain (federal government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105). Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, County Data 2023 release (June 2026, published 2023 (released 2024)).
Informational/educational only — not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.