Health Profile of Severn, Maryland
Severn 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
Severn Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Severn | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.7% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Severn is 80.2 years, about 1.8 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.4% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,446 residents in Severn are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 372 167 men · 205 women
- 75–84 1,491 579 men · 912 women
- 65–74 3,895 1,847 men · 2,047 women
- 50–64 10,688 4,938 men · 5,750 women
Younger residents
12,941 residents in Severn are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,642 1,753 boys · 1,889 girls
- 7–12 3,724 1,927 boys · 1,797 girls
- 3–7 3,102 1,576 boys · 1,525 girls
- 0–3 2,473 1,209 boys · 1,264 girls
About 939 residents in Severn (1.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Severn | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.3% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.0% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Severn is about 28% lower than in Maryland. The rate of cancer in Severn is about 24% lower than in Maryland. The rate of diabetes in Severn is about 19% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Severn | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.4% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.8% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Severn is about 16% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,610 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 633,706 minutes a day and 231.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Severn is 80.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.49 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 | Severn | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.18 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Severn is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Severn, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Severn, MD compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severn, MD | 56,321 | 80.2 yrs #2/3 | 6.7% #3/3 | 34.0% #3/3 |
| Odenton, MD | 41,509 | 79.5 yrs | 3.7% | 32.3% |
| Elkridge, MD | 24,792 | 80.4 yrs | 2.9% | 27.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Severn, 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 Severn, Maryland.
How healthy is Severn, Maryland?
Severn, 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 Severn, Maryland?
People in Severn, Maryland can expect to live 80.2 years on average, 1.8 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Severn, Maryland?
6.7% of residents in Severn, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, about the same as the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What percentage of Severn, Maryland residents are obese?
34.0% of adults in Severn, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Severn, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,610 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 633,706 minutes a day and 231.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Severn is 80.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.49 lifetimes a year.
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