Health Profile of North Potomac, Maryland
North Potomac 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 Potomac Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | North Potomac | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.7% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 6.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in North Potomac is 83.2 years, about 4.8 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 1.7%, lower than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 6.4% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,921 residents in North Potomac are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 278 91 men · 188 women
- 75–84 942 345 men · 597 women
- 65–74 2,229 1,185 men · 1,044 women
- 50–64 5,472 2,754 men · 2,718 women
Younger residents
5,386 residents in North Potomac are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,912 958 boys · 954 girls
- 7–12 1,796 946 boys · 850 girls
- 3–7 1,094 577 boys · 517 girls
- 0–3 585 289 boys · 296 girls
About 403 residents in North Potomac (1.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | North Potomac | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.1% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.7% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 17.5% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in North Potomac is about 48% lower than in Maryland. The rate of heart disease in North Potomac is about 38% lower than in Maryland. The rate of diabetes in North Potomac is about 32% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | North Potomac | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 6.7% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.1% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 13.2% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in North Potomac is about 58% lower than in Maryland. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in North Potomac is about 42% lower than in Maryland. The rate of binge drinking in North Potomac is about 19% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 12,598 cigarettes a day, 377,930 a month, or 4.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 138,574 minutes a day and 50.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Potomac is 83.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.16 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 Potomac | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.45 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in North Potomac is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
North Potomac, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How North Potomac, MD compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Potomac, MD | 23,845 | 83.2 yrs #1/3 | 1.7% #1/3 | 17.5% #1/3 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 71,117 | 81.4 yrs | 15.2% | 22.0% |
| Rockville, MD | 60,580 | 83.1 yrs | 5.5% | 19.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, North Potomac, Maryland has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Maryland, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in North Potomac, Maryland.
What is the health grade for North Potomac, Maryland?
North Potomac, 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the average lifespan in North Potomac, Maryland?
People in North Potomac, Maryland can expect to live 83.2 years on average, 4.8 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
What is the uninsured rate in North Potomac, Maryland?
1.7% of residents in North Potomac, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 59 people, 4.6 points below the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What percentage of North Potomac, Maryland residents are obese?
17.5% of adults in North Potomac, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 6, 16.5 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in North Potomac, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 12,598 cigarettes a day, 377,930 a month, or 4.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 138,574 minutes a day and 50.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in North Potomac is 83.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.16 lifetimes a year.
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