Health Profile of Edgewood, Maryland
Edgewood 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
Edgewood Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Edgewood | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.4 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.2% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Edgewood is 76.4 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 8.2%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.0% of residents, higher than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,299 residents in Edgewood are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 233 82 men · 151 women
- 75–84 607 231 men · 376 women
- 65–74 1,786 844 men · 942 women
- 50–64 4,674 2,199 men · 2,474 women
Younger residents
6,453 residents in Edgewood are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,722 857 boys · 865 girls
- 7–12 1,989 1,106 boys · 884 girls
- 3–7 1,598 893 boys · 705 girls
- 0–3 1,144 623 boys · 522 girls
About 747 residents in Edgewood (2.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Edgewood | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.6% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Edgewood is about 26% lower than in Maryland. The rate of heart disease in Edgewood is about 18% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Edgewood | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.3% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.9% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Edgewood are about the same as in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,541 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 379,955 minutes a day and 138.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Edgewood is 76.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.46 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 | Edgewood | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.87 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Edgewood is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Edgewood, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Edgewood, MD compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood, MD | 25,510 | 76.4 yrs #2/2 | 8.2% #2/2 | 37.6% #2/2 |
| Bel Air South, MD | 54,835 | 80.3 yrs | 2.8% | 31.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Edgewood, 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 Edgewood, Maryland.
What is the health grade for Edgewood, Maryland?
Edgewood, 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 Edgewood, Maryland?
People in Edgewood, Maryland can expect to live 76.4 years on average, 2.0 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Edgewood, Maryland?
8.2% of residents in Edgewood, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 1.9 points above the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What percentage of Edgewood, Maryland residents are obese?
37.6% of adults in Edgewood, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.6 points above the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Edgewood, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,541 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 379,955 minutes a day and 138.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Edgewood is 76.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.46 lifetimes a year.
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