Health Profile of Wheaton, Maryland
Wheaton 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
Wheaton Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Wheaton | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.2 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.6% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.5% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Wheaton is 82.2 years, about 3.8 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 14.6%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.5% of residents, lower than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,764 residents in Wheaton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 831 242 men · 589 women
- 75–84 1,752 688 men · 1,064 women
- 65–74 3,978 1,878 men · 2,100 women
- 50–64 10,203 5,071 men · 5,132 women
Younger residents
12,330 residents in Wheaton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,288 1,767 boys · 1,520 girls
- 7–12 3,508 1,811 boys · 1,696 girls
- 3–7 3,110 1,519 boys · 1,591 girls
- 0–3 2,424 1,186 boys · 1,238 girls
About 1,272 residents in Wheaton (2.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Wheaton | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.2% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Wheaton is about 31% lower than in Maryland. The rate of obesity in Wheaton is about 29% lower than in Maryland. The rate of heart disease in Wheaton is about 25% lower than in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Wheaton | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.5% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.1% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.8% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Wheaton is about 28% lower than in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,897 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 17.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 537,872 minutes a day and 196.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wheaton is 82.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.54 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 | Wheaton | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.38 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Wheaton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Wheaton, 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 Wheaton, Maryland.
How healthy is Wheaton, Maryland?
Wheaton, 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 Wheaton, Maryland?
People in Wheaton, Maryland can expect to live 82.2 years on average, 3.8 years longer than the Maryland average of 78.4.
How many people lack health insurance in Wheaton, Maryland?
14.6% of residents in Wheaton, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 8.4 points above the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Wheaton, Maryland?
24.2% of adults in Wheaton, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 9.7 points below the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Wheaton, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,897 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 17.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 537,872 minutes a day and 196.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wheaton is 82.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.54 lifetimes a year.
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