Counties with the shortest life expectancy in Maryland Stacker #11. Charles County (tie) - Life expectancy: 77.0 years--- 1.0 years lower than the state average #11. Baltimore County (tie) - Life expectancy: 77.0 years--- 1.0 years lower than the state average #10. Garrett County - Life expectancy: 76.7 years--- 1.3 years lower than the state average #9. Kent County - Life expectancy: 76.4 years--- 1.6 years lower than the state average #8. Caroline County - Life expectancy: 75.6 years--- 2.4 years lower than the state average Strawberries, romaine lettuce, and other groceries that rose in price in the South last month #7. Washington County - Life expectancy: 75.1 years--- 2.9 years lower than the state average #6. Wicomico County - Life expectancy: 75.0 years--- 3.0 years lower than the state average #5. Dorchester County - Life expectancy: 74.8 years--- 3.2 years lower than the state average #4. Somerset County - Life expectancy: 74.7 years--- 3.3 years lower than the state average #2. Cecil County (tie) - Life expectancy: 74.2 years--- 3.8 years lower than the state average Counties with the highest rates of strokes in Maryland #2. Allegany County (tie) - Life expectancy: 74.2 years--- 3.8 years lower than the state average #1. Baltimore - Life expectancy: 71.0 years--- 7.0 years lower than the state averageThis story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 49 states. Canva
