Frederick County, MD

County in Maryland, South · ranked on 40 metrics

Rank among US counties

Frederick County, MD is a county in Maryland with a population of 306,911 (243rd of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Household Income (50th of 3,093), Median Income (50th of 2,000), Poverty Rate (%) (111th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,923rd of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,883rd of 3,094).

Population
306.9K
243rd highest of 3,094
Density
464.3
308th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
12.5%
171st highest of 3,094
Area
661
1,399th highest of 3,094
Region
South
Maryland

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults Who Smoke (%)9.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 35th of 2,916
  2. Median Household Income$122,002
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    50th of 3,093
  3. Median Income$122,002
    Poorest Counties
    50th of 2,000
  4. Poverty Rate (%)6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    111th of 3,094
  5. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)14.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 123rd of 2,916
  6. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)45.8%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    156th of 3,094
  7. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)19.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 191st of 2,916
  8. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)15.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 217th of 2,916
  9. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)93.2%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    248th of 3,094
  10. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 471st of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$1,774
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,983rd of 3,090
  2. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$464,600
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,923rd of 3,092
  3. Average Commute (Minutes)33.1
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,883rd of 3,094
  4. Heating Degree Days per Year4,938
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,601st of 3,050
  5. Cooling Degree Days per Year952
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,296th of 3,050
  6. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)35.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,001st of 3,094
  7. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)16.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 862nd of 2,916
  8. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)77.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 782nd of 2,916
  9. Adults with Diabetes (%)9.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 638th of 2,916
  10. Adults with Obesity (%)34.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 592nd of 2,916

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (83), weakest Economics (62). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 15 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Kendall County, IL93% similar
    Compared on 11 of 15
  2. Burlington County, NJ91% similar
    Compared on 13 of 15
  3. Queen Anne's County, MD90% similar
    Compared on 11 of 15
  4. Fluvanna County, VA89% similar
    Compared on 11 of 15
  5. Plymouth County, MA88% similar

Quick answers

What is the population of Frederick County, MD?
Frederick County, MD has a population of 306,911, 243rd among 3,094 US counties.
What does Frederick County, MD rank best at?
Among US counties, Frederick County, MD ranks best for Median Household Income (50th of 3,093); Median Income (50th of 2,000); Poverty Rate (%) (111th of 3,094).
Where does Frederick County, MD rank worst?
Frederick County, MD ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,923rd of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,883rd of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Frederick County, MD?
Rankodex ranks Frederick County, MD on 40 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

40 metrics with a value for this place, in 10 topics