Health Profile of Perry Hall, Maryland
Perry Hall 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
Perry Hall Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Perry Hall | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.0% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Perry Hall is 80.8 years, about 2.4 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 5.0%, lower than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.7% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,973 residents in Perry Hall are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 601 255 men · 347 women
- 75–84 1,399 557 men · 842 women
- 65–74 2,612 1,178 men · 1,434 women
- 50–64 6,362 3,164 men · 3,198 women
Younger residents
5,739 residents in Perry Hall are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,796 930 boys · 866 girls
- 7–12 1,642 816 boys · 826 girls
- 3–7 1,311 663 boys · 648 girls
- 0–3 991 565 boys · 426 girls
About 1,150 residents in Perry Hall (3.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Perry Hall | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.3% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Perry Hall is about 26% lower than in Maryland. The rate of heart disease in Perry Hall is about 17% lower than in Maryland. The rate of obesity in Perry Hall is about 17% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Perry Hall | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.5% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.0% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Perry Hall is about 15% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,002 cigarettes a day, 930,065 a month, or 11.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 341,024 minutes a day and 124.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Perry Hall is 80.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.93 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 | Perry Hall | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.21 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Perry Hall is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Perry Hall, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Perry Hall, MD compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Hall, MD | 29,221 | 80.8 yrs #1/2 | 5.0% #1/2 | 28.3% #1/2 |
| Carney, MD | 28,224 | 79.1 yrs | 5.4% | 28.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Perry Hall, 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 Perry Hall, Maryland.
What is the health grade for Perry Hall, Maryland?
Perry Hall, 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 Perry Hall, Maryland?
People in Perry Hall, Maryland can expect to live 80.8 years on average, 2.4 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Perry Hall, Maryland?
5.0% of residents in Perry Hall, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 20 people, 1.3 points below the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Perry Hall, Maryland?
28.3% of adults in Perry Hall, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 5.7 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Perry Hall, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,002 cigarettes a day, 930,065 a month, or 11.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 341,024 minutes a day and 124.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Perry Hall is 80.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.93 lifetimes a year.
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