Health Profile of Crofton, Maryland
Crofton 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+
Crofton Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Crofton | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.0% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.3% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Crofton is 80.3 years, about 1.9 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 3.0%, lower than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.3% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,295 residents in Crofton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 194 76 men · 118 women
- 75–84 822 342 men · 480 women
- 65–74 1,938 853 men · 1,085 women
- 50–64 5,341 2,590 men · 2,752 women
Younger residents
8,211 residents in Crofton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,349 1,211 boys · 1,138 girls
- 7–12 2,565 1,379 boys · 1,186 girls
- 3–7 1,924 1,008 boys · 916 girls
- 0–3 1,374 682 boys · 692 girls
About 488 residents in Crofton (1.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Crofton | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.5% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.8% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.6% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Crofton is about 39% lower than in Maryland. The rate of heart disease in Crofton is about 37% lower than in Maryland. The rate of cancer in Crofton is about 18% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Crofton | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.3% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 14.8% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Crofton is about 36% lower than in Maryland. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Crofton is about 35% lower than in Maryland. The rate of binge drinking in Crofton is about 21% higher than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 21,541 cigarettes a day, 646,230 a month, or 7.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 236,951 minutes a day and 86.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Crofton is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.05 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 | Crofton | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.91 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Crofton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Crofton, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Crofton, MD compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton, MD | 29,546 | 80.3 yrs #2/3 | 3.0% #1/3 | 29.6% #1/3 |
| Odenton, MD | 41,509 | 79.5 yrs | 3.7% | 32.3% |
| Bowie, MD | 47,332 | 81.0 yrs | 4.0% | 32.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Crofton, 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 Crofton, Maryland.
How healthy is Crofton, Maryland?
Crofton, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Crofton, Maryland?
People in Crofton, Maryland can expect to live 80.3 years on average, 1.9 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
What percentage of Crofton, Maryland residents are uninsured?
3.0% of residents in Crofton, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 34 people, 3.3 points below the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Crofton, Maryland?
29.6% of adults in Crofton, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.4 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
Which health problem stands out most in Crofton, Maryland?
Compared with Maryland as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.0%, about 21% higher than the Maryland rate of 14.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Crofton, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 21,541 cigarettes a day, 646,230 a month, or 7.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 236,951 minutes a day and 86.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Crofton is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.05 lifetimes a year.
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