Health data and statistics about 21872. An estimated % of adults aged 18 and older in this Whaleyville, MD region have high blood pressure. Regarding health risk behaviors in 21872, about % of residents deal with obesity.
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Whaleyville, MD region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 21872 who are 18 years and older.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
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One of the most common preventative health measures practiced by residents of ZIP Code 21872 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 93% of adults in 21872 that are at least 18 years old have taken this preventive measure in the past 12 months. In addition, about % of adults 18 years of age and older in this Worcester County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
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Both age and income are strongly associated with health and mortality across regions. Income influences health and longevity through various factors. Additionally, income and health can create what is known as the health-poverty trap, where poor health and income disparity become interconnected. And regarding age, those 62 years and older are statistically more likely to encounter diseases and chronic conditions.
The median age of 53.9 years in ZIP Code 21872 is 39% higher than the Maryland median age of 38.7 years and is 41% higher than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 22.4% of residents in this Whaleyville, MD region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 18.7% of Maryland residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 0.0% of the population in ZIP Code 21872 is living below the poverty line, which is 100% lower than the percentage of the population in Maryland living below the poverty line (6.1%) and 100% lower than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).
A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 21872, the state of Maryland, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.
| Income | ZIP 21872 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,115 | $84,805 | $62,843 |
| Mean household income | $66,191 | $111,417 | $88,607 |
| Per capita income | $31,778 | $42,122 | $34,103 |
| Median earnings (male) | $36,944 | $64,069 | $53,275 |
| Median earnings (female) | $43,095 | $54,825 | $43,022 |
See the table below for the regional comparison of age.
| Age | ZIP 21872 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 16.6% | 6.3% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.8% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.0% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Under 18 years | 10.0% | 22.3% | 22.6% |
| 62 years and over | 22.4% | 18.7% | 19.2% |
See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 21872, Maryland, and also in the U.S. overall.
* Health data for ZIP 21872 courtesy of loquol.
