Health Profile of Montgomery Village, Maryland
Montgomery Village 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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A
Montgomery Village Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Montgomery Village | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.1% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Montgomery Village is 81.4 years, about 3.0 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 13.1%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.0% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,984 residents in Montgomery Village are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 305 88 men · 218 women
- 75–84 818 332 men · 487 women
- 65–74 1,823 776 men · 1,048 women
- 50–64 5,036 2,543 men · 2,494 women
Younger residents
5,678 residents in Montgomery Village are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,536 826 boys · 710 girls
- 7–12 1,520 755 boys · 766 girls
- 3–7 1,427 698 boys · 729 girls
- 0–3 1,194 599 boys · 595 girls
About 540 residents in Montgomery Village (2.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Montgomery Village | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.9% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.7% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Montgomery Village is about 27% lower than in Maryland. The rate of obesity in Montgomery Village is about 27% lower than in Maryland. The rate of heart disease in Montgomery Village is about 25% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Montgomery Village | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.2% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.9% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.3% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Montgomery Village is about 24% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 23,682 cigarettes a day, 710,467 a month, or 8.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 260,505 minutes a day and 95.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Montgomery Village is 81.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.22 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 | Montgomery Village | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.41 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Montgomery Village is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Montgomery Village, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Montgomery Village, MD compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Village, MD | 25,048 | 81.4 yrs #1/2 | 13.1% #1/2 | 24.7% #2/2 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 71,117 | 81.4 yrs | 15.2% | 22.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Montgomery Village, Maryland has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Maryland, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Montgomery Village, Maryland.
Is Montgomery Village, Maryland a healthy place to live?
Montgomery Village, Maryland has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Montgomery Village, Maryland?
People in Montgomery Village, Maryland can expect to live 81.4 years on average, 3.0 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Montgomery Village, Maryland?
13.1% of residents in Montgomery Village, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 6.9 points above the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Montgomery Village, Maryland?
24.7% of adults in Montgomery Village, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 9.2 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Montgomery Village, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 23,682 cigarettes a day, 710,467 a month, or 8.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 260,505 minutes a day and 95.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Montgomery Village is 81.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.22 lifetimes a year.
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