Health Profile of Arnold, Maryland
Arnold 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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A+
Arnold Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Arnold | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.1 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.3% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Arnold is 82.1 years, about 3.7 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 2.3%, lower than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.4% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,381 residents in Arnold are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 349 144 men · 204 women
- 75–84 949 427 men · 522 women
- 65–74 2,105 1,013 men · 1,092 women
- 50–64 4,978 2,352 men · 2,626 women
Younger residents
5,845 residents in Arnold are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,952 1,036 boys · 916 girls
- 7–12 1,814 957 boys · 856 girls
- 3–7 1,263 620 boys · 643 girls
- 0–3 817 383 boys · 433 girls
About 547 residents in Arnold (2.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Arnold | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.8% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Arnold is about 26% lower than in Maryland. The rate of heart disease in Arnold is about 16% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Arnold | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.4% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.8% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Arnold is about 35% lower than in Maryland. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Arnold is about 31% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,650 cigarettes a day, 559,507 a month, or 6.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 205,152 minutes a day and 74.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Arnold is 82.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.73 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 | Arnold | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.69 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Arnold is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Arnold, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Arnold, MD compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold, MD | 24,040 | 82.1 yrs #1/2 | 2.3% #1/2 | 29.8% #1/2 |
| Annapolis, MD | 35,365 | 80.2 yrs | 6.0% | 33.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Arnold, Maryland has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than Maryland, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Arnold, Maryland.
Is Arnold, Maryland a healthy place to live?
Arnold, Maryland has a Map AI Health Index grade of A+, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A+ grade means residents are among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
How long do people live in Arnold, Maryland?
People in Arnold, Maryland can expect to live 82.1 years on average, 3.7 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Arnold, Maryland?
2.3% of residents in Arnold, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 44 people, 4.0 points below the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What percentage of Arnold, Maryland residents are obese?
29.8% of adults in Arnold, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.1 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Arnold, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,650 cigarettes a day, 559,507 a month, or 6.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 205,152 minutes a day and 74.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Arnold is 82.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.73 lifetimes a year.
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