Health Profile of Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury 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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C
Salisbury Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Salisbury | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.0% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Salisbury is 74.9 years, about 3.5 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 9.0%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.1% of residents, higher than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,496 residents in Salisbury are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 455 153 men · 302 women
- 75–84 928 373 men · 555 women
- 65–74 1,930 848 men · 1,081 women
- 50–64 4,184 2,028 men · 2,156 women
Younger residents
5,420 residents in Salisbury are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,449 752 boys · 698 girls
- 7–12 1,595 763 boys · 832 girls
- 3–7 1,369 681 boys · 688 girls
- 0–3 1,006 532 boys · 474 girls
About 1,393 residents in Salisbury (5.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Salisbury | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.4% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Salisbury is about 20% lower than in Maryland. The rate of obesity in Salisbury is about 16% higher than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Salisbury | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.2% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.8% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Salisbury is about 20% higher than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 37,426 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 411,682 minutes a day and 150.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Salisbury is 74.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.81 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 | Salisbury | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.03 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Salisbury is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Salisbury, Maryland has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Maryland, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Salisbury, Maryland.
Is Salisbury, Maryland a healthy place to live?
Salisbury, Maryland has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Salisbury, Maryland?
People in Salisbury, Maryland can expect to live 74.9 years on average, 3.5 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Salisbury, Maryland?
9.0% of residents in Salisbury, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 2.7 points above the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What percentage of Salisbury, Maryland residents are obese?
39.4% of adults in Salisbury, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.5 points above the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
What is the biggest health concern in Salisbury, Maryland?
Compared with Maryland as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 19.2%, about 20% higher than the Maryland rate of 15.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Salisbury, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 37,426 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 411,682 minutes a day and 150.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Salisbury is 74.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.81 lifetimes a year.
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