Health Profile of Woodlawn, Maryland
Woodlawn 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
Woodlawn Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Woodlawn | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.8% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Woodlawn is 77.4 years, about 1.0 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 6.8%, higher than the Maryland average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.4% of residents, higher than the Maryland average of 13.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,449 residents in Woodlawn are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 439 148 men · 291 women
- 75–84 1,656 638 men · 1,018 women
- 65–74 3,524 1,447 men · 2,077 women
- 50–64 7,830 3,392 men · 4,438 women
Younger residents
9,229 residents in Woodlawn are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,673 1,242 boys · 1,431 girls
- 7–12 2,623 1,287 boys · 1,336 girls
- 3–7 2,189 1,033 boys · 1,156 girls
- 0–3 1,745 779 boys · 965 girls
About 1,614 residents in Woodlawn (3.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Woodlawn | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.0% | 34.0% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Woodlawn are about the same as in Maryland.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Woodlawn | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.5% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.2% | 22.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Woodlawn are about the same as in Maryland.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,409 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 17.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 532,495 minutes a day and 194.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Woodlawn is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.78 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 | Woodlawn | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.51 | 5.95 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Woodlawn is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Woodlawn, MD Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Woodlawn, MD is the 2nd largest of the 6 cities compared here, 40,959 residents against a local median of 30,831. Where Woodlawn, MD breaks from the cities next to it is uninsured, sitting 16% above the local median of 5.8% at 6.8%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 4.1% on uninsured, so Woodlawn, MD sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Woodlawn, MD has the 4th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn, MD | 40,959 | 77.4 yrs #5/6 | 6.8% #4/6 | 36.0% #3/6 |
| Catonsville, MD | 43,371 | 78.0 yrs | 4.5% | 28.3% |
| Milford Mill, MD | 30,831 | 78.4 yrs | 8.2% | 38.5% |
| Lochearn, MD | 26,493 | 77.4 yrs | 8.6% | 38.1% |
| Arbutus, MD | 22,506 | 77.8 yrs | 5.8% | 29.5% |
| Randallstown, MD | 32,727 | 78.1 yrs | 5.7% | 37.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Woodlawn, 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 Woodlawn, Maryland.
How healthy is Woodlawn, Maryland?
Woodlawn, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Woodlawn, Maryland?
People in Woodlawn, Maryland can expect to live 77.4 years on average, 1.0 years shorter than the Maryland average of 78.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Woodlawn, Maryland?
6.8% of residents in Woodlawn, Maryland have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, 0.5 points above the Maryland rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Woodlawn, Maryland?
36.0% of adults in Woodlawn, Maryland are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.1 points above the Maryland rate of 34.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Woodlawn, Maryland go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 48,409 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 17.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 532,495 minutes a day and 194.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Woodlawn is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.78 lifetimes a year.
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