Health Profile of Olney, Maryland
Olney 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+
Olney Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Olney | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.7 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.3% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Olney is 83.7 years, about 5.3 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 2.3%, lower than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.7% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,138 residents in Olney are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 504 217 men · 287 women
- 75–84 1,336 579 men · 757 women
- 65–74 3,017 1,384 men · 1,633 women
- 50–64 7,281 3,512 men · 3,770 women
Younger residents
7,602 residents in Olney are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,726 1,474 boys · 1,251 girls
- 7–12 2,294 1,280 boys · 1,013 girls
- 3–7 1,561 805 boys · 756 girls
- 0–3 1,021 478 boys · 544 girls
About 619 residents in Olney (1.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Olney | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.4% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.4% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 20.4% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Olney is about 40% lower than in Maryland. The rate of diabetes in Olney is about 30% lower than in Maryland. The rate of heart disease in Olney is about 27% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Olney | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.2% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 14.1% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Olney is about 49% lower than in Maryland. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Olney is about 38% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 19,458 cigarettes a day, 583,729 a month, or 7.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 214,034 minutes a day and 78.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Olney is 83.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.78 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 | Olney | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.28 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Olney is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Olney, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Olney, MD compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olney, MD | 32,305 | 83.7 yrs #2/2 | 2.3% #1/2 | 20.4% #1/2 |
| Aspen Hill, MD | 53,456 | 83.7 yrs | 13.1% | 23.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Olney, 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 Olney, Maryland.
Is Olney, Maryland a healthy place to live?
Olney, 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 life expectancy in Olney, Maryland?
People in Olney, Maryland can expect to live 83.7 years on average, 5.3 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
What percentage of Olney, Maryland residents are uninsured?
2.3% of residents in Olney, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 44 people, 4.0 points below the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Olney, Maryland?
20.4% of adults in Olney, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 13.5 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Olney, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 19,458 cigarettes a day, 583,729 a month, or 7.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 214,034 minutes a day and 78.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Olney is 83.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.78 lifetimes a year.
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