Health Profile of Odenton, Maryland
Odenton 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
Odenton Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Odenton | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.7% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Odenton is 79.5 years, about 1.1 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 3.7%, lower than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.8% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,119 residents in Odenton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 455 143 men · 311 women
- 75–84 1,291 438 men · 853 women
- 65–74 2,705 1,105 men · 1,600 women
- 50–64 6,669 3,130 men · 3,538 women
Younger residents
9,960 residents in Odenton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,986 1,523 boys · 1,464 girls
- 7–12 3,227 1,778 boys · 1,448 girls
- 3–7 2,268 1,238 boys · 1,030 girls
- 0–3 1,479 780 boys · 699 girls
About 1,001 residents in Odenton (2.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Odenton | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.3% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Odenton is about 24% lower than in Maryland. The rate of diabetes in Odenton is about 22% lower than in Maryland. The rate of cancer in Odenton is about 16% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Odenton | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.5% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.6% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Odenton is about 21% lower than in Maryland. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Odenton is about 19% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,097 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 430,062 minutes a day and 157.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Odenton is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.76 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 | Odenton | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.07 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Odenton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Odenton, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Odenton, MD compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odenton, MD | 41,509 | 79.5 yrs #3/3 | 3.7% #2/3 | 32.3% #2/3 |
| Crofton, MD | 29,546 | 80.3 yrs | 3.0% | 29.6% |
| Severn, MD | 56,321 | 80.2 yrs | 6.7% | 34.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Odenton, 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 Odenton, Maryland.
What is the health grade for Odenton, Maryland?
Odenton, 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 life expectancy in Odenton, Maryland?
People in Odenton, Maryland can expect to live 79.5 years on average, 1.1 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
What percentage of Odenton, Maryland residents are uninsured?
3.7% of residents in Odenton, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 27 people, 2.6 points below the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Odenton, Maryland?
32.3% of adults in Odenton, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.6 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Odenton, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,097 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 430,062 minutes a day and 157.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Odenton is 79.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.76 lifetimes a year.
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