Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Chillum | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 25.4% | 6.2% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Chillum is 79.0 years, about 0.6 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years.
The uninsured population in Chillum is 25.4%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.2%.
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% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Chillum is about 38% lower than in Maryland. The rate of self-rated poor health in Chillum is about 33% higher than in Maryland. The rate of heart disease in Chillum is about 23% lower 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.
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.
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?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Chillum, Maryland.
What is the life expectancy in Chillum, Maryland?
The life expectancy in Chillum, Maryland is 79.0 years, higher than the Maryland average of 78.4 years.
What percentage of Chillum, Maryland residents are uninsured?
25.4% of Chillum, Maryland residents are uninsured, higher than the Maryland average of 6.2%.
What percentage of Chillum, Maryland residents are obese?
37.8% of Chillum, Maryland residents are classified as obese, higher than the Maryland average of 34.0%.