Health Profile of Waldorf, Maryland
Waldorf 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
Waldorf Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Waldorf | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.3% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Waldorf is 79.3 years, about 0.9 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 4.3%, lower 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
21,847 residents in Waldorf are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 687 214 men · 473 women
- 75–84 1,887 634 men · 1,253 women
- 65–74 4,649 2,041 men · 2,608 women
- 50–64 14,624 6,453 men · 8,170 women
Younger residents
18,277 residents in Waldorf are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,660 2,657 boys · 3,002 girls
- 7–12 5,710 2,937 boys · 2,773 girls
- 3–7 4,136 2,234 boys · 1,901 girls
- 0–3 2,772 1,443 boys · 1,329 girls
About 1,613 residents in Waldorf (2.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Waldorf | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.0% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 40.2% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Waldorf is about 33% lower than in Maryland. The rate of cancer in Waldorf is about 30% lower than in Maryland. The rate of obesity in Waldorf is about 18% higher than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Waldorf | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.9% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.4% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Waldorf are about the same as in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 90,503 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 33.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 995,533 minutes a day and 363.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Waldorf is 79.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.72 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 | Waldorf | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.00 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Waldorf is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Waldorf, 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 Waldorf, Maryland.
What is the health grade for Waldorf, Maryland?
Waldorf, 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 Waldorf, Maryland?
People in Waldorf, Maryland can expect to live 79.3 years on average, 0.9 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
What percentage of Waldorf, Maryland residents are uninsured?
4.3% of residents in Waldorf, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 23 people, 2.0 points below the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Waldorf, Maryland?
40.2% of adults in Waldorf, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 6.3 points above the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Waldorf, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 90,503 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 33.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 995,533 minutes a day and 363.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Waldorf is 79.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.72 lifetimes a year.
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