Health Profile of Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Annapolis Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Annapolis | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.0% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.9% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Annapolis is 80.2 years, about 1.8 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0%, lower than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.9% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,456 residents in Annapolis are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 718 247 men · 471 women
- 75–84 1,851 832 men · 1,018 women
- 65–74 3,692 1,620 men · 2,071 women
- 50–64 7,196 3,267 men · 3,928 women
Younger residents
6,735 residents in Annapolis are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,664 909 boys · 755 girls
- 7–12 1,897 923 boys · 974 girls
- 3–7 1,748 867 boys · 881 girls
- 0–3 1,426 740 boys · 686 girls
About 1,425 residents in Annapolis (4.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Annapolis | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.3% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Annapolis are about the same as in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Annapolis | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.5% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.7% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Annapolis is about 21% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,607 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 391,681 minutes a day and 143.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Annapolis is 80.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.39 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Annapolis | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.60 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Annapolis is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Annapolis, Maryland has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Maryland, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Annapolis, Maryland.
Is Annapolis, Maryland a healthy place to live?
Annapolis, Maryland has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Annapolis, Maryland?
People in Annapolis, Maryland can expect to live 80.2 years on average, 1.8 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Annapolis, Maryland?
6.0% of residents in Annapolis, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, about the same as the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What percentage of Annapolis, Maryland residents are obese?
33.3% of adults in Annapolis, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.7 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Annapolis, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,607 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 391,681 minutes a day and 143.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Annapolis is 80.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.39 lifetimes a year.
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