Health Profile of Fort Washington, Maryland
Fort Washington 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
Fort Washington Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Fort Washington | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.5 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.0% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.9% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Fort Washington is 83.5 years, about 5.0 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 9.0%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.9% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,731 residents in Fort Washington are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 370 156 men · 214 women
- 75–84 1,131 450 men · 681 women
- 65–74 2,778 1,336 men · 1,442 women
- 50–64 5,452 2,727 men · 2,725 women
Younger residents
4,399 residents in Fort Washington are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,402 679 boys · 722 girls
- 7–12 1,345 649 boys · 696 girls
- 3–7 972 554 boys · 417 girls
- 0–3 681 446 boys · 234 girls
About 498 residents in Fort Washington (2.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Fort Washington | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.0% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.5% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Fort Washington is about 32% higher than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Fort Washington | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.7% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 10.1% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.1% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Fort Washington is about 33% lower than in Maryland. The rate of binge drinking in Fort Washington is about 32% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 19,953 cigarettes a day, 598,595 a month, or 7.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 219,485 minutes a day and 80.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fort Washington is 83.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 1.83 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 | Fort Washington | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.32 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Fort Washington is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, Maryland.
What is the health grade for Fort Washington, Maryland?
Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, Maryland?
People in Fort Washington, Maryland can expect to live 83.5 years on average, 5.0 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Fort Washington, Maryland?
9.0% of residents in Fort Washington, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 2.7 points above the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Fort Washington, Maryland?
35.5% of adults in Fort Washington, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.5 points above the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
What health issue is more common in Fort Washington, Maryland than elsewhere?
Compared with Maryland as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 14.0%, about 32% higher than the Maryland rate of 10.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Fort Washington, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 19,953 cigarettes a day, 598,595 a month, or 7.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 219,485 minutes a day and 80.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fort Washington is 83.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 1.83 lifetimes a year.
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