Health Profile of Hagerstown, Maryland
Hagerstown 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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C
Hagerstown Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hagerstown | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.2 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.0% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hagerstown is 72.2 years, about 6.2 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 8.0%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.7% of residents, higher than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,586 residents in Hagerstown are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 736 207 men · 529 women
- 75–84 1,864 728 men · 1,136 women
- 65–74 3,071 1,352 men · 1,720 women
- 50–64 6,915 3,297 men · 3,618 women
Younger residents
8,376 residents in Hagerstown are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,236 1,048 boys · 1,188 girls
- 7–12 2,467 1,299 boys · 1,168 girls
- 3–7 2,125 1,150 boys · 975 girls
- 0–3 1,548 809 boys · 738 girls
About 3,330 residents in Hagerstown (9.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hagerstown | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.5% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.8% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Hagerstown is about 26% higher than in Maryland. The rate of diabetes in Hagerstown is about 20% higher than in Maryland. The rate of obesity in Hagerstown is about 17% higher than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hagerstown | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.4% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 32.4% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Hagerstown is about 53% higher than in Maryland. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Hagerstown is about 42% higher than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 68,501 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 753,514 minutes a day and 275.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hagerstown is 72.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.25 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 | Hagerstown | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.62 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hagerstown is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hagerstown, Maryland has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Maryland, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Is Hagerstown, Maryland a healthy place to live?
Hagerstown, Maryland has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Hagerstown, Maryland?
People in Hagerstown, Maryland can expect to live 72.2 years on average, 6.2 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Hagerstown, Maryland?
8.0% of residents in Hagerstown, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 1.7 points above the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Hagerstown, Maryland?
39.8% of adults in Hagerstown, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.9 points above the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
Which health problem stands out most in Hagerstown, Maryland?
Compared with Maryland as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 24.4%, about 53% higher than the Maryland rate of 15.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hagerstown, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 68,501 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 753,514 minutes a day and 275.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hagerstown is 72.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.25 lifetimes a year.
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