Health Profile of Clinton, Maryland
Clinton 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
Clinton Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Clinton | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.6% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Clinton is 79.5 years, about 1.1 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 8.6%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.0% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,528 residents in Clinton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 513 173 men · 340 women
- 75–84 1,522 635 men · 888 women
- 65–74 3,824 1,745 men · 2,079 women
- 50–64 8,668 3,996 men · 4,672 women
Younger residents
7,148 residents in Clinton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,305 1,239 boys · 1,066 girls
- 7–12 2,249 1,144 boys · 1,104 girls
- 3–7 1,553 786 boys · 767 girls
- 0–3 1,042 575 boys · 467 girls
About 1,203 residents in Clinton (3.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Clinton | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.7% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.9% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Clinton is about 23% higher than in Maryland. The rate of heart disease in Clinton is about 22% lower than in Maryland. The rate of cancer in Clinton is about 19% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Clinton | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.9% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 11.1% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.3% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Clinton is about 25% lower than in Maryland. The rate of smoking in Clinton is about 25% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,907 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 405,972 minutes a day and 148.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Clinton is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.55 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 | Clinton | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.09 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Clinton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Clinton, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Clinton, MD compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton, MD | 37,316 | 79.5 yrs #1/2 | 8.6% #1/2 | 37.9% #1/2 |
| Camp Springs, MD | 23,931 | 78.9 yrs | 8.9% | 38.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Clinton, 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 Clinton, Maryland.
Is Clinton, Maryland a healthy place to live?
Clinton, 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.
How long do people live in Clinton, Maryland?
People in Clinton, Maryland can expect to live 79.5 years on average, 1.1 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
What percentage of Clinton, Maryland residents are uninsured?
8.6% of residents in Clinton, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 2.3 points above the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Clinton, Maryland?
37.9% of adults in Clinton, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.0 points above the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
What is the biggest health concern in Clinton, Maryland?
Compared with Maryland as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 13.0%, about 23% higher than the Maryland rate of 10.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Clinton, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,907 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 405,972 minutes a day and 148.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Clinton is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.55 lifetimes a year.
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