Health Profile of South Laurel, Maryland
South Laurel 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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B
South Laurel Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | South Laurel | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.5% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in South Laurel is 78.5 years, about 0.1 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 9.5%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.8% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,219 residents in South Laurel are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 226 80 men · 146 women
- 75–84 914 315 men · 599 women
- 65–74 1,714 814 men · 900 women
- 50–64 5,365 2,582 men · 2,783 women
Younger residents
7,401 residents in South Laurel are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,946 1,018 boys · 928 girls
- 7–12 2,285 1,232 boys · 1,053 girls
- 3–7 1,859 905 boys · 954 girls
- 0–3 1,311 576 boys · 735 girls
About 791 residents in South Laurel (2.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | South Laurel | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.0% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.4% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.4% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in South Laurel is about 43% lower than in Maryland. The rate of cancer in South Laurel is about 40% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | South Laurel | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.2% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.9% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.0% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in South Laurel is about 23% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,972 cigarettes a day, 839,174 a month, or 10.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 307,697 minutes a day and 112.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South Laurel is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.72 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 | South Laurel | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.17 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in South Laurel is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
South Laurel, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How South Laurel, MD compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Laurel, MD | 30,999 | 78.5 yrs #3/3 | 9.5% #1/3 | 35.4% #3/3 |
| Laurel, MD | 25,209 | 78.8 yrs | 11.2% | 33.9% |
| North Laurel, MD | 23,968 | 80.5 yrs | 10.1% | 30.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, South Laurel, Maryland has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Maryland, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in South Laurel, Maryland.
Is South Laurel, Maryland a healthy place to live?
South Laurel, Maryland has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in South Laurel, Maryland?
People in South Laurel, Maryland can expect to live 78.5 years on average, about the same as the Maryland average of 78.4.
What is the uninsured rate in South Laurel, Maryland?
9.5% of residents in South Laurel, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 3.2 points above the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in South Laurel, Maryland?
35.4% of adults in South Laurel, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.4 points above the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in South Laurel, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,972 cigarettes a day, 839,174 a month, or 10.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 307,697 minutes a day and 112.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South Laurel is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.72 lifetimes a year.
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