Health Profile of Frederick, Maryland
Frederick 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
Frederick Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Frederick | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.6% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Frederick is 79.1 years, about 0.7 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 7.6%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.4% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
23,556 residents in Frederick are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,242 382 men · 860 women
- 75–84 2,799 1,124 men · 1,676 women
- 65–74 5,674 2,587 men · 3,087 women
- 50–64 13,841 6,755 men · 7,086 women
Younger residents
16,205 residents in Frederick are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,882 2,479 boys · 2,402 girls
- 7–12 4,715 2,366 boys · 2,349 girls
- 3–7 3,732 1,829 boys · 1,903 girls
- 0–3 2,877 1,379 boys · 1,498 girls
About 2,636 residents in Frederick (3.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Frederick | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.1% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Frederick is about 17% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Frederick | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.2% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.9% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Frederick is about 17% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 79,780 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 877,576 minutes a day and 320.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Frederick is 79.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.71 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 | Frederick | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.55 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Frederick is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Frederick, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Frederick, MD compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick, MD | 76,727 | 79.1 yrs #2/2 | 7.6% #2/2 | 33.1% #2/2 |
| Ballenger Creek, MD | 22,962 | 80.5 yrs | 4.7% | 32.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Frederick, 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 Frederick, Maryland.
Is Frederick, Maryland a healthy place to live?
Frederick, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Frederick, Maryland?
People in Frederick, Maryland can expect to live 79.1 years on average, 0.7 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Frederick, Maryland?
7.6% of residents in Frederick, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 1.4 points above the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Frederick, Maryland?
33.1% of adults in Frederick, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.8 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Frederick, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 79,780 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 877,576 minutes a day and 320.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Frederick is 79.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.71 lifetimes a year.
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