Health Profile of Maryland Heights, Missouri
Maryland Heights 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
Maryland Heights Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Maryland Heights | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.5% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.1% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Maryland Heights is 79.6 years, about 2.7 years longer than the Missouri average of 76.9 years. The uninsured rate is 5.5%, lower than the Missouri average of 8.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.1% of residents, lower than the Missouri average of 19.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,883 residents in Maryland Heights are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 742 216 men · 526 women
- 75–84 1,712 713 men · 1,000 women
- 65–74 3,071 1,352 men · 1,718 women
- 50–64 6,358 3,174 men · 3,184 women
Younger residents
6,173 residents in Maryland Heights are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,712 834 boys · 878 girls
- 7–12 1,798 934 boys · 864 girls
- 3–7 1,518 768 boys · 750 girls
- 0–3 1,145 561 boys · 585 girls
About 1,567 residents in Maryland Heights (4.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Maryland Heights | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 11.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 25.0% | 38.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Maryland Heights is about 37% lower than in Missouri. The rate of diabetes in Maryland Heights is about 37% lower than in Missouri. The rate of obesity in Maryland Heights is about 34% lower than in Missouri.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Maryland Heights | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.0% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.4% | 29.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Maryland Heights is about 43% lower than in Missouri. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Maryland Heights is about 33% lower than in Missouri.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,646 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 403,103 minutes a day and 147.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Maryland Heights is 79.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.51 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 | Maryland Heights | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.05 | 6.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Maryland Heights is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Maryland Heights, MO Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Maryland Heights, MO compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Heights, MO | 34,682 | 79.6 yrs #1/2 | 5.5% #2/2 | 25.0% #1/2 |
| St. Charles, MO | 68,558 | 78.6 yrs | 5.1% | 31.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Maryland Heights, Missouri has an overall health index grade of A, making it far better than Missouri, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Is Maryland Heights, Missouri a healthy place to live?
Maryland Heights, Missouri 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 Maryland Heights, Missouri?
People in Maryland Heights, Missouri can expect to live 79.6 years on average, 2.7 years longer than the Missouri average of 76.9.
What is the uninsured rate in Maryland Heights, Missouri?
5.5% of residents in Maryland Heights, Missouri have no health insurance, about 1 in 18 people, 3.2 points below the Missouri rate of 8.8%.
How common is obesity in Maryland Heights, Missouri?
25.0% of adults in Maryland Heights, Missouri are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 13.1 points below the Missouri rate of 38.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Maryland Heights, Missouri go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,646 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 403,103 minutes a day and 147.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Maryland Heights is 79.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.51 lifetimes a year.
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