Health Profile of Chillum, Maryland
Chillum 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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C
Chillum Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Chillum | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 23.7% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Chillum is 79.0 years, about 0.6 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 23.7%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.4% of residents, higher than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,003 residents in Chillum are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 497 145 men · 352 women
- 75–84 1,123 478 men · 645 women
- 65–74 2,200 933 men · 1,266 women
- 50–64 5,184 2,455 men · 2,729 women
Younger residents
7,286 residents in Chillum are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,878 873 boys · 1,005 girls
- 7–12 2,133 1,068 boys · 1,064 girls
- 3–7 1,855 972 boys · 883 girls
- 0–3 1,419 705 boys · 715 girls
About 1,144 residents in Chillum (3.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Chillum | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.2% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.6% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.8% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Chillum is about 38% lower than in Maryland. The rate of heart disease in Chillum is about 23% lower than in Maryland. The rate of diabetes in Chillum is about 20% higher than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Chillum | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.5% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.4% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.3% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Chillum is about 24% higher than in Maryland. The rate of binge drinking in Chillum is about 16% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,134 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 397,472 minutes a day and 145.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Chillum is 79.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.50 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 | Chillum | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.38 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Chillum is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Chillum, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Chillum, MD compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillum, MD | 32,171 | 79.0 yrs #3/3 | 23.7% #2/3 | 37.8% #2/3 |
| Langley Park, MD | 21,649 | 79.7 yrs | 50.9% | 38.1% |
| Hyattsville, MD | 22,604 | 80.6 yrs | 16.5% | 34.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Chillum, Maryland has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Maryland, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Chillum, Maryland.
What is the health grade for Chillum, Maryland?
Chillum, Maryland has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Chillum, Maryland?
People in Chillum, Maryland can expect to live 79.0 years on average, 0.6 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Chillum, Maryland?
23.7% of residents in Chillum, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 4 people, 17.5 points above the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Chillum, Maryland?
37.8% of adults in Chillum, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.8 points above the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
Which health problem stands out most in Chillum, Maryland?
Compared with Maryland as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 28.3%, about 24% higher than the Maryland rate of 22.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Chillum, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,134 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 397,472 minutes a day and 145.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Chillum is 79.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.50 lifetimes a year.
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