Health Profile of North Laurel, Maryland
North Laurel 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
North Laurel Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | North Laurel | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.1% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in North Laurel is 80.5 years, about 2.1 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 10.1%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.4% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
5,968 residents in North Laurel are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 136 53 men · 83 women
- 75–84 463 198 men · 265 women
- 65–74 1,259 585 men · 674 women
- 50–64 4,110 1,835 men · 2,275 women
Younger residents
5,993 residents in North Laurel are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,719 903 boys · 815 girls
- 7–12 1,650 853 boys · 796 girls
- 3–7 1,457 724 boys · 734 girls
- 0–3 1,168 579 boys · 589 girls
About 283 residents in North Laurel (1.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | North Laurel | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.1% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.2% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.1% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in North Laurel is about 46% lower than in Maryland. The rate of cancer in North Laurel is about 39% lower than in Maryland. The rate of diabetes in North Laurel is about 27% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | North Laurel | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.0% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.8% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in North Laurel is about 25% lower than in Maryland. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in North Laurel is about 18% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 22,000 cigarettes a day, 660,000 a month, or 8.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 242,000 minutes a day and 88.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Laurel is 80.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.09 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 | North Laurel | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.33 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in North Laurel is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
North Laurel, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How North Laurel, MD compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Laurel, MD | 23,968 | 80.5 yrs #1/2 | 10.1% #1/2 | 30.1% #1/2 |
| Laurel, MD | 25,209 | 78.8 yrs | 11.2% | 33.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, North Laurel, 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 North Laurel, Maryland.
How healthy is North Laurel, Maryland?
North Laurel, 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.
What is the average lifespan in North Laurel, Maryland?
People in North Laurel, Maryland can expect to live 80.5 years on average, 2.1 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
What percentage of North Laurel, Maryland residents are uninsured?
10.1% of residents in North Laurel, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 3.8 points above the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in North Laurel, Maryland?
30.1% of adults in North Laurel, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.9 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in North Laurel, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 22,000 cigarettes a day, 660,000 a month, or 8.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 242,000 minutes a day and 88.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Laurel is 80.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.09 lifetimes a year.
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