Health Profile of Arbutus, Maryland
Arbutus 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
Arbutus Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Arbutus | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.8% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.2% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Arbutus is 77.8 years, about 0.6 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 5.8%, lower than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.2% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,062 residents in Arbutus are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 323 96 men · 228 women
- 75–84 737 302 men · 434 women
- 65–74 1,718 832 men · 886 women
- 50–64 4,284 2,140 men · 2,144 women
Younger residents
4,509 residents in Arbutus are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,095 596 boys · 500 girls
- 7–12 1,232 616 boys · 616 girls
- 3–7 1,189 554 boys · 635 girls
- 0–3 993 471 boys · 522 girls
About 826 residents in Arbutus (3.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Arbutus | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.5% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Arbutus is about 22% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Arbutus | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.6% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.3% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Arbutus are about the same as in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,533 cigarettes a day, 825,981 a month, or 10.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 302,860 minutes a day and 110.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Arbutus is 77.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.70 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 | Arbutus | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.40 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Arbutus is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Arbutus, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Arbutus, MD compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbutus, MD | 22,506 | 77.8 yrs #3/3 | 5.8% #3/3 | 29.5% #3/3 |
| Catonsville, MD | 43,371 | 78.0 yrs | 4.5% | 28.3% |
| Elkridge, MD | 24,792 | 80.4 yrs | 2.9% | 27.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Arbutus, 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 Arbutus, Maryland.
What is the health grade for Arbutus, Maryland?
Arbutus, 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 Arbutus, Maryland?
People in Arbutus, Maryland can expect to live 77.8 years on average, 0.6 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Arbutus, Maryland?
5.8% of residents in Arbutus, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, about the same as the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Arbutus, Maryland?
29.5% of adults in Arbutus, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.5 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Arbutus, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,533 cigarettes a day, 825,981 a month, or 10.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 302,860 minutes a day and 110.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Arbutus is 77.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.70 lifetimes a year.
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