Health Profile of Middle River, Maryland
Middle River 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
Middle River Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Middle River | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.2 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.9% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Middle River is 74.2 years, about 4.2 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 5.9%, lower than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.6% of residents, higher than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,148 residents in Middle River are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 346 118 men · 228 women
- 75–84 1,085 488 men · 597 women
- 65–74 2,181 985 men · 1,196 women
- 50–64 5,535 2,599 men · 2,936 women
Younger residents
6,547 residents in Middle River are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,601 840 boys · 760 girls
- 7–12 1,852 850 boys · 1,002 girls
- 3–7 1,713 838 boys · 875 girls
- 0–3 1,381 736 boys · 645 girls
About 1,570 residents in Middle River (5.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Middle River | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.4% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Middle River are about the same as in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Middle River | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.7% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.1% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Middle River are about the same as in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,527 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 434,799 minutes a day and 158.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Middle River is 74.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.07 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 | Middle River | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.05 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Middle River is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Middle River, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Middle River, MD compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle River, MD | 29,130 | 74.2 yrs #1/2 | 5.9% #2/2 | 32.4% #1/2 |
| Essex, MD | 39,226 | 73.7 yrs | 4.7% | 33.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Middle River, Maryland has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Maryland, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Middle River, Maryland.
Is Middle River, Maryland a healthy place to live?
Middle River, 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 average lifespan in Middle River, Maryland?
People in Middle River, Maryland can expect to live 74.2 years on average, 4.2 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4.
What percentage of Middle River, Maryland residents are uninsured?
5.9% of residents in Middle River, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, about the same as the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Middle River, Maryland?
32.4% of adults in Middle River, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.5 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Middle River, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,527 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 434,799 minutes a day and 158.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Middle River is 74.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.07 lifetimes a year.
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