Health Profile of Elkridge, Maryland
Elkridge 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+
Elkridge Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Elkridge | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.9% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Elkridge is 80.4 years, about 2.0 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 2.9%, lower than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.4% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
5,684 residents in Elkridge are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 143 58 men · 86 women
- 75–84 418 123 men · 295 women
- 65–74 1,158 617 men · 541 women
- 50–64 3,964 1,888 men · 2,077 women
Younger residents
6,131 residents in Elkridge are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,897 811 boys · 1,086 girls
- 7–12 1,765 837 boys · 928 girls
- 3–7 1,348 681 boys · 667 girls
- 0–3 1,121 547 boys · 573 girls
About 286 residents in Elkridge (1.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Elkridge | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.6% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.0% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.9% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Elkridge is about 48% lower than in Maryland. The rate of cancer in Elkridge is about 40% lower than in Maryland. The rate of diabetes in Elkridge is about 38% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Elkridge | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.8% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.2% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Elkridge is about 26% lower than in Maryland. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Elkridge is about 25% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 21,703 cigarettes a day, 651,104 a month, or 7.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 238,738 minutes a day and 87.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Elkridge is 80.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.06 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 | Elkridge | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.37 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Elkridge is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Elkridge, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Elkridge, MD is the 4th largest of the 5 cities compared here, 24,792 residents against a local median of 35,863. The measure that sets Elkridge, MD apart most is uninsured: 2.9%, 44% below the local median of 5.2%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 3.3% on uninsured, so Elkridge, MD sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Elkridge, MD has the lowest uninsured of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkridge, MD | 24,792 | 80.4 yrs #2/5 | 2.9% #1/5 | 27.9% #2/5 |
| Ilchester, MD | 28,356 | 81.3 yrs | 3.4% | 25.6% |
| Arbutus, MD | 22,506 | 77.8 yrs | 5.8% | 29.5% |
| Catonsville, MD | 43,371 | 78.0 yrs | 4.5% | 28.3% |
| Severn, MD | 56,321 | 80.2 yrs | 6.7% | 34.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Elkridge, 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 Elkridge, Maryland.
What is the health grade for Elkridge, Maryland?
Elkridge, 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 Elkridge, Maryland?
People in Elkridge, Maryland can expect to live 80.4 years on average, 2.0 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Elkridge, Maryland?
2.9% of residents in Elkridge, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 34 people, 3.4 points below the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Elkridge, Maryland?
27.9% of adults in Elkridge, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 6.0 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Elkridge, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 21,703 cigarettes a day, 651,104 a month, or 7.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 238,738 minutes a day and 87.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Elkridge is 80.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.06 lifetimes a year.
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