Health Profile of Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring 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
Silver Spring Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Silver Spring | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.8 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.8% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Silver Spring is 81.8 years, about 3.4 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 9.8%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.4% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
21,265 residents in Silver Spring are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 972 281 men · 691 women
- 75–84 2,269 839 men · 1,430 women
- 65–74 5,395 2,396 men · 3,000 women
- 50–64 12,629 6,236 men · 6,393 women
Younger residents
17,269 residents in Silver Spring are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,326 2,395 boys · 1,931 girls
- 7–12 5,181 2,723 boys · 2,458 girls
- 3–7 4,469 2,283 boys · 2,186 girls
- 0–3 3,294 1,673 boys · 1,621 girls
About 1,525 residents in Silver Spring (1.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Silver Spring | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.4% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.9% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.5% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Silver Spring is about 35% lower than in Maryland. The rate of cancer in Silver Spring is about 34% lower than in Maryland. The rate of obesity in Silver Spring is about 28% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Silver Spring | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.2% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.2% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Silver Spring is about 30% lower than in Maryland. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Silver Spring is about 16% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 70,549 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 776,035 minutes a day and 283.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Silver Spring is 81.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.58 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 | Silver Spring | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.42 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Silver Spring is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, Maryland.
How healthy is Silver Spring, Maryland?
Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, Maryland?
People in Silver Spring, Maryland can expect to live 81.8 years on average, 3.4 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Silver Spring, Maryland?
9.8% of residents in Silver Spring, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 3.6 points above the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Silver Spring, Maryland?
24.5% of adults in Silver Spring, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 9.4 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Silver Spring, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 70,549 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 776,035 minutes a day and 283.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Silver Spring is 81.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.58 lifetimes a year.
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