Health Profile of Clarksburg, Maryland
Clarksburg 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+
Clarksburg Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Clarksburg | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.6 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.5% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 6.3% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Clarksburg is 81.6 years, about 3.2 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 3.5%, lower than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 6.3% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
5,321 residents in Clarksburg are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 85 39 men · 46 women
- 75–84 463 186 men · 277 women
- 65–74 1,078 497 men · 582 women
- 50–64 3,695 1,764 men · 1,931 women
Younger residents
5,649 residents in Clarksburg are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,772 921 boys · 851 girls
- 7–12 1,751 922 boys · 829 girls
- 3–7 1,250 690 boys · 560 girls
- 0–3 877 510 boys · 367 girls
About 199 residents in Clarksburg (1.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Clarksburg | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 5.9% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.0% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 2.9% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 18.8% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Clarksburg is about 52% lower than in Maryland. The rate of obesity in Clarksburg is about 45% lower than in Maryland. The rate of diabetes in Clarksburg is about 44% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Clarksburg | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.0% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 13.6% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Clarksburg is about 50% lower than in Maryland. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Clarksburg is about 40% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 11,747 cigarettes a day, 352,425 a month, or 4.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 129,222 minutes a day and 47.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Clarksburg is 81.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.10 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 | Clarksburg | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.43 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Clarksburg is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Clarksburg, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Clarksburg, MD compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg, MD | 20,338 | 81.6 yrs #1/3 | 3.5% #1/3 | 18.8% #1/3 |
| Germantown, MD | 82,710 | 81.0 yrs | 6.7% | 22.9% |
| Montgomery Village, MD | 25,048 | 81.4 yrs | 13.1% | 24.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Clarksburg, Maryland has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Maryland, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Clarksburg, Maryland.
What is the health grade for Clarksburg, Maryland?
Clarksburg, 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 Clarksburg, Maryland?
People in Clarksburg, Maryland can expect to live 81.6 years on average, 3.2 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Clarksburg, Maryland?
3.5% of residents in Clarksburg, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 28 people, 2.7 points below the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Clarksburg, Maryland?
18.8% of adults in Clarksburg, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 15.1 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Clarksburg, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 11,747 cigarettes a day, 352,425 a month, or 4.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 129,222 minutes a day and 47.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Clarksburg is 81.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.10 lifetimes a year.
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