Health Profile of Glen Burnie, Maryland
Glen Burnie 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
Glen Burnie Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Glen Burnie | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.9 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.9% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Glen Burnie is 75.9 years, about 2.5 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.8% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
23,545 residents in Glen Burnie are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,081 369 men · 712 women
- 75–84 3,173 1,201 men · 1,971 women
- 65–74 5,840 2,492 men · 3,348 women
- 50–64 13,451 6,430 men · 7,021 women
Younger residents
14,274 residents in Glen Burnie are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,567 2,307 boys · 2,260 girls
- 7–12 4,158 2,125 boys · 2,033 girls
- 3–7 3,161 1,687 boys · 1,475 girls
- 0–3 2,388 1,323 boys · 1,065 girls
About 3,907 residents in Glen Burnie (5.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Glen Burnie | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.3% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Glen Burnie are about the same as in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Glen Burnie | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.9% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.9% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Glen Burnie are about the same as in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 91,961 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 33.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 369.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Glen Burnie is 75.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.26 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 | Glen Burnie | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.08 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Glen Burnie is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Glen Burnie, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Glen Burnie, MD compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie, MD | 72,802 | 75.9 yrs #2/2 | 7.9% #2/2 | 34.3% #2/2 |
| Pasadena, MD | 34,267 | 77.5 yrs | 3.4% | 32.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Glen Burnie, 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 Glen Burnie, Maryland.
How healthy is Glen Burnie, Maryland?
Glen Burnie, 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 Glen Burnie, Maryland?
People in Glen Burnie, Maryland can expect to live 75.9 years on average, 2.5 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Glen Burnie, Maryland?
7.9% of residents in Glen Burnie, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 1.6 points above the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Glen Burnie, Maryland?
34.3% of adults in Glen Burnie, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Glen Burnie, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 91,961 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 33.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 369.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Glen Burnie is 75.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.26 lifetimes a year.
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