Health Profile of Dundalk, Maryland
Dundalk 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
Dundalk Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Dundalk | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.4 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.5% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Dundalk is 73.4 years, about 5.0 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 7.5%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.5% of residents, higher than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
21,764 residents in Dundalk are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,108 397 men · 711 women
- 75–84 3,195 1,224 men · 1,972 women
- 65–74 5,787 2,533 men · 3,254 women
- 50–64 11,674 5,558 men · 6,116 women
Younger residents
14,282 residents in Dundalk are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,355 2,228 boys · 2,127 girls
- 7–12 4,229 2,172 boys · 2,057 girls
- 3–7 3,267 1,637 boys · 1,630 girls
- 0–3 2,431 1,178 boys · 1,253 girls
About 5,078 residents in Dundalk (8.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Dundalk | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.2% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.9% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.6% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Dundalk is about 16% higher than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Dundalk | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.9% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.2% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Dundalk is about 25% higher than in Maryland. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Dundalk is about 19% higher than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 95,109 cigarettes a day, 2.9 million a month, or 34.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 381.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Dundalk is 73.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.90 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 | Dundalk | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.11 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Dundalk is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Dundalk, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Dundalk, MD compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk, MD | 63,263 | 73.4 yrs #3/3 | 7.5% #3/3 | 32.6% #2/3 |
| Rosedale, MD | 21,262 | 77.2 yrs | 6.8% | 32.4% |
| Essex, MD | 39,226 | 73.7 yrs | 4.7% | 33.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Dundalk, 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 Dundalk, Maryland.
What is the health grade for Dundalk, Maryland?
Dundalk, 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.
How long do people live in Dundalk, Maryland?
People in Dundalk, Maryland can expect to live 73.4 years on average, 5.0 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Dundalk, Maryland?
7.5% of residents in Dundalk, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 1.2 points above the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What percentage of Dundalk, Maryland residents are obese?
32.6% of adults in Dundalk, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.3 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
What is the biggest health concern in Dundalk, Maryland?
Compared with Maryland as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 19.9%, about 25% higher than the Maryland rate of 15.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Dundalk, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 95,109 cigarettes a day, 2.9 million a month, or 34.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 381.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Dundalk is 73.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.90 lifetimes a year.
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