Health and Nutrition of Annapolis, MD Residents

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Forty eight percent of Annapolis residents report that their diet is generally healthy. People here have milk to drink or on their cereal 20 times per month. This includes chocolate and other flavored milks, as well as hot cocoa made with milk, and does not count small amounts of milk added to coffee or tea. People living here eat an average of four meals (breakfasts, lunches or dinners) per week that were prepared away from home in places such as restaurants, fast food places, food stands, grocery stores or from vending machines. They get two of these meals from a fast-food or pizza place. People here eat two "ready to eat" foods such as salads, soups, chicken, sandwiches and cooked vegetables per month. They also eat three frozen meals or frozen pizzas on average monthly.

Summary

Diet health (%)

  • Here 48.4%
  • County 50.7%
  • State 49.9%

Milk product consumption (# of products/month)

  • Here 20.3
  • County 20.8
  • State 20.3

Meals not home prepared (#/week)

  • Here 3.6
  • Anne Arundel County 3.8
  • Maryland 3.7

Meals from fast food or pizza place (#/week)

  • Annapolis 1.9
  • County 1.8
  • Maryland 1.9

Ready-to-eat foods (#/month)

  • Here 1.8
  • County 1.8
  • State 1.8

Frozen meals/pizza (#/month)

  • Here 3.5
  • County 3.5
  • State 3.3

The average Annapolis resident last visited a dentist two years ago (including all types of dentists, such as, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists). Sixteen percent of people living here 30 years of age and older, are embarrassed because of their teeth, mouth or dentures. Twenty one percent think they might have gum disease (might have swollen gums, receding gums, sore or infected gums or loose teeth). Annapolis residents rate the overall health of their teeth and gums on average at 45 percent. People living here aged 30 years and older, aside from brushing their teeth with toothbrush, use dental floss or any other device that clean between teeth on average three days per week. They also use mouthwash or other dental rinse products to treat dental disease or dental problems an average of three days per week. The average person living here (including children) has 23 teeth.

Summary

Average years since last visit a dentist

  • Here 2.0
  • Anne Arundel County 1.8
  • State 1.9

People embarrassed because of mouth (%)

  • Here 16.3%
  • County 14.8%
  • Maryland 15.2%

People with gum disease (%)

  • Annapolis 21.0%
  • County 20.8%
  • Maryland 20.7%

General health of teeth and gums (%)

  • Here 45.4%
  • County 48.7%
  • State 47.3%

Average days a week using dental floss/device

  • Here 2.7
  • County 3.0
  • Maryland 2.9

Average days a week using mouthwash for dental problem

  • Here 3.1
  • Anne Arundel County 2.8
  • State 3.1

Average number of teeth

  • Annapolis 22.8
  • County 23.5
  • State 23.2

The average height of Annapolis residents 16 years and older is 67 inches. The average weight is 182 pounds. Their average BMI (Body Mass Index) is 29. Thirty nine percent of people living here are obese. Fifty percent have ever been obese. Thirty five percent have ever tried to lose weight.

Summary

Average height (inches)

  • Annapolis 66.8
  • Anne Arundel County 67.1
  • Maryland 66.8

Average weight (pounds)

  • Here 181.5
  • Anne Arundel County 181.6
  • Maryland 181.1

Average BMI

  • Annapolis 28.9
  • County 28.7
  • Maryland 28.8

People that are obese (%)

  • Annapolis 39.2%
  • County 36.6%
  • Maryland 38.0%

People that ever were obese (%)

  • Here 50.1%
  • Anne Arundel County 48.0%
  • State 49.1%

People trying to lose weight (%)

  • Annapolis 34.6%
  • Anne Arundel County 36.6%
  • State 35.7%

Sixty four percent of Annapolis residents have ever used marijuana or hashish. Twenty three percent of people living here have ever used cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine. Twenty percent have ever used any form of cocaine, such as powder, 'crack', 'free base', and coca paste. Three percent have ever used heroin. Eleven percent have ever used methamphetamines.

Summary

People that ever used marijuana or hashish (%)

  • Here 64.1%
  • Anne Arundel County 63.9%
  • State 61.5%

Ever used hard drugs (%)

  • Here 22.6%
  • Anne Arundel County 22.7%
  • State 21.0%

Ever used any form of cocaine (%)

  • Annapolis 20.4%
  • County 20.7%
  • Maryland 19.1%

Ever used heroin (%)

  • Annapolis 3.1%
  • Anne Arundel County 2.9%
  • Maryland 2.9%

Ever used methamphetamine (%)

  • Here 10.9%
  • County 11.8%
  • Maryland 10.3%

Ten percent of people living in Annapolis have ever been told by a doctor or health professional that they have diabetes. Forty seven percent of people had a blood test for high sugar or diabetes within the past three years. Three percent of city residents are currently taking insulin.

Summary

Diabetics (%)

  • Annapolis 10.2%
  • County 9.1%
  • Maryland 10.2%

Had a blood test for high blood sugar (%)

  • Here 46.7%
  • County 47.3%
  • Maryland 48.1%

People taking insulin (%)

  • Here 3.3%
  • Anne Arundel County 3.0%
  • State 3.3%

Annapolis residents 20 years and older on average get up to urinate one time at night (from time they go to bed at night until the time they get up in the morning).

Summary

Avg. # of times urinating at night

  • Annapolis 1.2
  • County 1.1
  • State 1.2

Eleven percent of Annapolis residents above the age of 40 have problems with their ability to smell, such as not being able to smell things or things not smelling the way they are supposed to. Six percent have been having problems with their ability to taste sweet, sour, salty or bitter foods and drinks. Sixty six percent of people above the age of 40 have ever had wisdom teeth removed. Twenty five percent have ever had their tonsils removed. Fourteen percent have lost consciousness because of a head injury. Twenty percent have ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull. Thirty eight percent have had two or more sinus infections.

Summary

People 40+ having problems with smell (%)

  • Annapolis 10.8%
  • County 11.0%
  • Maryland 10.4%

People 40+ having problems with taste (%)

  • Here 6.0%
  • Anne Arundel County 5.6%
  • Maryland 5.6%

People 40+ that ever had wisdom teeth removed (%)

  • Here 65.7%
  • Anne Arundel County 67.3%
  • Maryland 64.8%

People 40+ that ever had tonsils teeth removed (%)

  • Annapolis 24.7%
  • Anne Arundel County 28.4%
  • State 25.3%

People 40+ that ever had a loss of consciousness because of a head injury (%)

  • Here 13.9%
  • Anne Arundel County 16.0%
  • Maryland 14.1%

People 40+ that ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull (%)

  • Annapolis 19.7%
  • County 22.2%
  • Maryland 19.4%

People 40+ that ever had two or more sinus infections (%)

  • Annapolis 37.6%
  • Anne Arundel County 42.0%
  • Maryland 38.3%

Seventy four percent of people living in Annapolis are covered by health insurance or some other kind of health care plan.

Summary

People covered by health insurance (%)

  • Annapolis 74.1%
  • County 76.2%
  • State 76.0%

Twenty three percent of people living in Annapolis have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had hypertension (also called high blood pressure). Twenty four percent of people take their blood pressure at home. Forty two percent of people in Annapolis frequently check their blood cholesterol. Eighteen percent of people have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that their blood cholesterol level was high.

Summary

Has high blood pressure (%)

  • Annapolis 23.5%
  • Anne Arundel County 21.6%
  • State 23.3%

Checking blood pressure at home (%)

  • Here 23.9%
  • Anne Arundel County 24.2%
  • State 24.6%

Frequently checking blood cholesterol (%)

  • Annapolis 42.4%
  • County 42.9%
  • State 44.1%

Has high cholesterol level (%)

  • Annapolis 18.2%
  • County 17.6%
  • State 18.5%

Thirty one percent of people living in Annapolis use sunscreen.

Summary

People using sunscreen (%)

  • Annapolis 30.6%
  • County 37.9%
  • Maryland 32.4%

Twenty six percent of Annapolis residents 18 years old and older have usually little interest or pleasure in doing things. Twenty six percent often feel down, depressed, or hopeless. Forty percent of people living here have trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleep too much. Fifty percent of people often feel tired or have little energy. Twenty eight percent are bothered by poor appetite or overeating. Twenty one percent often feel badly about themselves, that they are a failure or have let themselves or their families down. Eighteen percent have trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching TV. Fourteen percent of people living here move or speak so slowly that other people could have noticed, or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that they have been moving around a lot more than usual. Four percent have thoughts that they would be better off dead or of hurting themselves in some way.

Summary

People who have little interest in doing things (%)

  • Here 26.0%
  • Anne Arundel County 25.0%
  • Maryland 25.5%

People feeling down, depressed, or hopeless (%)

  • Here 26.4%
  • Anne Arundel County 25.6%
  • State 26.0%

People who have trouble sleeping or sleeping too much (%)

  • Here 40.3%
  • Anne Arundel County 41.1%
  • State 40.0%

People feeling tired or having little energy (%)

  • Annapolis 50.4%
  • Anne Arundel County 50.7%
  • State 50.0%

People with poor appetite or overeating (%)

  • Here 28.4%
  • County 26.1%
  • State 27.3%

People feeling bad about themself (%)

  • Annapolis 20.9%
  • Anne Arundel County 20.6%
  • Maryland 20.2%

People who have trouble concentrating on things (%)

  • Here 18.5%
  • County 18.4%
  • State 18.0%

People moving or speaking slowly or too fast (%)

  • Here 14.1%
  • County 12.4%
  • Maryland 12.9%

People having thoughts they would be better off dead (%)

  • Annapolis 4.3%
  • Anne Arundel County 4.0%
  • Maryland 4.1%

Annapolis residents on average take two prescription medicines.

Summary

Average number of prescription medicines taking

  • Here 2.0
  • Anne Arundel County 2.0
  • Maryland 2.0

Seventy nine percent of people living in Annapolis have at least one alcoholic drink per month. Eleven percent of people living here do not drink alcohol at all. People living here drink alcohol 4.9 days per month on average. They have 5.6 drinks per week. On average people living here have 5 or more drinks on 24 days a year.

Summary

People drinking some alcohol every month (%)

  • Annapolis 78.6%
  • Anne Arundel County 81.5%
  • State 78.5%

People not drinking at all (%)

  • Here 11.0%
  • Anne Arundel County 9.6%
  • State 11.2%

Average days/month drinking alcohol

  • Annapolis 4.9
  • Anne Arundel County 5.3
  • State 4.9

Average drinks/week

  • Here 5.6
  • Anne Arundel County 5.5
  • Maryland 5.4

Average days/year people drink much

  • Annapolis 23.7
  • Anne Arundel County 22.5
  • State 22.0

Ninety seven percent of Annapolis residents 18 years and older have ever had vaginal, anal or oral sex. Ninety three percent of males have ever had vaginal sex with a woman. Eighty four percent have ever performed oral sex on a woman. Forty seven percent have ever had anal sex with a woman. Six percent of males in Annapolis have ever had any kind of sex with a man, including oral or anal. Ninety seven percent of females have ever had vaginal sex with a man. Eighty percent have ever performed oral sex on a man. Thirty eight percent have ever had anal sex. Fourteen percent of females have ever had any kind of sex with a woman. People in Annapolis were 17 years old on average when they had sex for the first time. The average man in his lifetime had any kind of sex with 28 women. He has vaginal sex with 22 women. People living here were on average 22 years old when they first performed oral sex on a woman. In their lifetime they performed oral sex on average on five women. Males in their lifetime have anal or oral sex with 2.2 men on average. They have had 1.3 anal sex partners in their lifetime. People in Annapolis were 20 years old on average when they first performed oral sex on a man. They performed oral sex on average on four men in their lifetime. Eleven percent of people use protection, like a condom or dental dam, while performing oral sex. The average person in Annapolis has vaginal or anal sex 60 times a year. Fifty two percent have sex without using a condom. Females in Annapolis 18 years and older have had any kind of sex with 12 men on average. They have had 10 male vaginal sex partners in their lifetimes. Women here have on average 0.6 female sex partners in their lifetimes. Seventy seven percent of men 18 years old and older are circumcised.

Summary

People 18+ that ever had sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) (%)

  • Here 97.3%
  • Anne Arundel County 97.2%
  • Maryland 97.2%

Males 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a woman (%)

  • Here 93.4%
  • Anne Arundel County 94.3%
  • Maryland 94.4%

Males 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a woman (%)

  • Here 83.7%
  • County 87.3%
  • Maryland 84.9%

Males 18+ that ever had anal sex with a woman (%)

  • Annapolis 46.7%
  • County 46.6%
  • Maryland 46.1%

Males 18+ that ever had any sex with a man (%)

  • Annapolis 6.5%
  • County 6.3%
  • State 5.7%

Females 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a man (%)

  • Here 97.1%
  • County 97.3%
  • Maryland 96.8%

Females 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a man (%)

  • Here 80.4%
  • County 86.0%
  • State 81.7%

Females 18+ that ever had anal sex with a man (%)

  • Annapolis 37.5%
  • Anne Arundel County 39.6%
  • Maryland 37.0%

Females 18+ that ever had any kind of sex with a woman (%)

  • Annapolis 13.6%
  • Anne Arundel County 11.4%
  • State 12.0%

Average age people first had sex

  • Here 16.7
  • County 17.0
  • Maryland 16.9

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 28.2
  • Anne Arundel County 24.9
  • State 27.4

Average number of female vaginal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Annapolis 22.0
  • Anne Arundel County 20.2
  • Maryland 22.0

Average age people first performed oral sex on a woman (18+)

  • Here 22.4
  • County 21.9
  • Maryland 22.4

Average number of woman performed oral sex on in lifetime (18+)

  • Annapolis 4.5
  • Anne Arundel County 4.9
  • Maryland 4.6

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Annapolis 2.2
  • County 2.4
  • State 2.0

Average number of male anal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 1.3
  • Anne Arundel County 1.4
  • State 1.1

Average age people first performed oral sex on a man (18+)

  • Here 19.7
  • Anne Arundel County 19.7
  • State 20.1

Average number of male oral sex partners in lifetime (18+)

  • Annapolis 4.4
  • County 4.7
  • Maryland 4.1

People using protection when performing oral sex (%)

  • Annapolis 11.5%
  • County 7.7%
  • Maryland 10.3%

Average number of times people have vaginal or anal sex a year

  • Here 59.8
  • County 60.1
  • State 57.5

People having sex without condom (%)

  • Here 51.9%
  • Anne Arundel County 56.9%
  • State 52.5%

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Annapolis 11.6
  • County 11.1
  • Maryland 11.1

Average number of male vaginal sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Here 9.9
  • Anne Arundel County 9.8
  • Maryland 9.5

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Here 0.6
  • County 0.5
  • Maryland 0.5

Circumcised males 18+ (%)

  • Annapolis 77.0%
  • County 83.0%
  • State 78.6%

Eleven percent of households in Annapolis use chemical products in their homes to control fleas, roaches, ants, termites or other insects. Four percent use chemical products in their lawns or gardens to kill weeds.

Summary

Households using pesticides to control insects (%)

  • Annapolis 10.8%
  • Anne Arundel County 10.1%
  • Maryland 10.9%

Households using pesticides to kill weeds (%)

  • Here 4.1%
  • Anne Arundel County 4.4%
  • Maryland 4.2%

Annapolis residents 16 years and older usually get seven hours of sleep at night on weekdays or workdays. Thirty percent of them have trouble sleeping.

Summary

Average hours sleeping at night

  • Here 6.8
  • Anne Arundel County 6.8
  • Maryland 6.8

People that has trouble sleeping (%)

  • Here 29.7%
  • Anne Arundel County 30.8%
  • Maryland 29.1%

Fifty three percent of Annapolis residents currently smoke cigarettes.

Summary

People smoking cigarettes (%)

  • Annapolis 53.4%
  • County 49.8%
  • Maryland 51.3%

Twenty percent of Annapolis residents' work involve vigorous-intensity activity that causes large increases in breathing or heart rate, like carrying or lifting heavy loads, digging or construction work for at least 10 minutes continuously. Thirty five percent of people do moderate-intensity activities at work that cause small increases in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking or carrying light loads for at least 10 minutes continuously. Thirty two percent walk or bicycle for at least 10 minutes continuously to get to and from places. Twenty percent do any vigorous-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause large increases in breathing or heart rate like running or basketball for at least 10 minutes continuously. Forty two percent do any moderate-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause a small increase in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking, bicycling, swimming or golf for at least 10 minutes continuously. People living here spend six hours sitting on a typical day (this includes sitting at work, at home, getting to and from places, or with friends, including time spent sitting at a desk, traveling in a car or bus, reading, playing cards, watching television or using a computer). They usually sit and watch TV or videos for about three hours per day. They use a computer or play computer games (including Playstation, Nintendo DS, or other portable video games) outside of work or school for 1.3 hours per day.

Summary

People doing vigorous-intensity work activities (%)

  • Here 19.8%
  • County 20.8%
  • Maryland 19.5%

People doing moderate-intensity work activities (%)

  • Annapolis 34.5%
  • Anne Arundel County 37.1%
  • Maryland 35.1%

People walking or bicycling (%)

  • Here 31.6%
  • Anne Arundel County 30.7%
  • State 31.2%

People doing vigorous-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Annapolis 20.1%
  • Anne Arundel County 23.2%
  • State 22.3%

People doing moderate-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Annapolis 41.8%
  • County 46.0%
  • State 42.9%

Average hours a day doing sedentary activities

  • Annapolis 6.1
  • County 6.3
  • Maryland 6.2

Average hours a day watching TV or videos

  • Annapolis 2.8
  • County 2.7
  • Maryland 2.8

Average hours a day using computer

  • Annapolis 1.3
  • Anne Arundel County 1.3
  • Maryland 1.3

Eleven percent of Annapolis residents have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had asthma. Four percent of people living here has anemia, sometimes called "tired blood" or "low blood". Three percent of people 16 years and older have ever been told by a doctor or other health care professional that they had psoriasis. Thirty three percent are overweight. Twenty one percent of people 60 years and older have difficulties in thinking or remembering that can make a big difference in everyday activities (this does not refer to occasionally forgetting your keys or the name of someone you recently met). This refers to things like confusion or memory loss that are happening more often or getting worse. Twelve percent of people living in Annapolis have ever received a blood transfusion. Nineteen percent have trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses. Twenty four percent of people 20 and older have arthritis. Four percent have ever been told they had gout. Three percent have congestive heart failure. Three percent have coronary heart disease. Two percent have angina, also called angina pectoris. Three percent have ever had a heart attack, also called myocardial infarction. Four percent have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had a stroke. Three percent have ever had emphysema. Seven percent have another thyroid problem. Four percent have ever had chronic bronchitis. Three percent of people had any kind of liver condition. Eight percent have ever had cancer or a malignancy of any kind.

Summary

People with asthma (%)

  • Here 11.0%
  • County 10.3%
  • Maryland 10.4%

People with anemia (%)

  • Here 4.4%
  • Anne Arundel County 3.3%
  • Maryland 4.0%

People with psoriasis (%)

  • Here 3.1%
  • Anne Arundel County 3.8%
  • State 3.4%

People with overweight (%)

  • Annapolis 33.3%
  • County 34.1%
  • Maryland 34.1%

Elderly people having difficulties in thinking or remembering (%)

  • Here 20.8%
  • Anne Arundel County 18.7%
  • Maryland 18.9%

People who ever received blood transfusion (%)

  • Annapolis 11.5%
  • County 10.9%
  • Maryland 11.2%

People having trouble seeing even with glass/contacts (%)

  • Here 19.4%
  • Anne Arundel County 17.3%
  • State 18.5%

People with arthritis (%)

  • Annapolis 23.9%
  • Anne Arundel County 23.7%
  • Maryland 23.7%

People with gout (%)

  • Annapolis 3.7%
  • Anne Arundel County 3.8%
  • State 3.8%

People with congestive heart failure (%)

  • Annapolis 3.1%
  • Anne Arundel County 2.8%
  • Maryland 3.1%

People with coronary heart disease (%)

  • Here 2.7%
  • County 2.7%
  • Maryland 2.8%

People with angina pectoris (%)

  • Annapolis 2.0%
  • Anne Arundel County 1.9%
  • State 2.0%

People who ever had heart attack (%)

  • Here 3.2%
  • County 3.2%
  • Maryland 3.3%

People who ever had stroke (%)

  • Here 3.9%
  • Anne Arundel County 3.3%
  • Maryland 3.6%

People with emphysema (%)

  • Here 2.6%
  • County 2.7%
  • Maryland 2.8%

People with thyroid problem (%)

  • Annapolis 6.7%
  • County 7.2%
  • State 6.8%

People with chronic bronchitis (%)

  • Here 3.7%
  • Anne Arundel County 3.4%
  • Maryland 3.4%

People with any liver condition (%)

  • Here 2.9%
  • Anne Arundel County 2.8%
  • Maryland 2.8%

People who ever had cancer or malignancy (%)

  • Here 7.7%
  • County 8.6%
  • Maryland 8.0%

Sixty four percent of births in Annapolis were vaginal deliveries. Thirty six percent of deliveries were cesarean. 99.1 percent of deliveries resulted in live births. Sixty percent of pregnancies resulted in a delivery. Fifty one percent of women breastfeed their children. Twenty one percent of women in Annapolis have ever had a hysterectomy, including a partial hysterectomy (that is, surgery to remove their uterus or womb). Eleven percent had both of their ovaries removed (either when they had their uterus removed or at another time). Seventy three percent have ever taken birth control pills for any reason. Seven percent of women are currently taking birth control pills. Nineteen percent have ever used Depo-Provera or injectable birth control to prevent pregnancy. Fifteen percent have ever used female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, including any forms of female hormones, such as pills, cream, patch and injections, but do not include birth control methods or use for infertility.

Summary

Vaginal deliveries (%)

  • Annapolis 64.3%
  • County 62.4%
  • State 62.7%

Cesarean deliveries (%)

  • Here 35.7%
  • County 37.6%
  • Maryland 37.3%

Deliveries resulted in a live birth (%)

  • Annapolis 99.1%
  • County 99.3%
  • Maryland 99.2%

Pregnancies resulted in a delivery (%)

  • Here 59.8%
  • Anne Arundel County 58.5%
  • Maryland 58.5%

Women breastfeeding newborns (%)

  • Here 50.8%
  • Anne Arundel County 57.7%
  • Maryland 53.8%

Women that had a hysterectomy (%)

  • Here 21.0%
  • Anne Arundel County 20.7%
  • Maryland 20.7%

Women that had both ovaries removed (%)

  • Annapolis 10.8%
  • County 11.1%
  • Maryland 10.7%

Women that have ever taken birth control pills (%)

  • Annapolis 72.8%
  • Anne Arundel County 77.2%
  • State 74.2%

Women taking birth control pills (%)

  • Here 6.9%
  • Anne Arundel County 8.9%
  • State 7.8%

Women that have ever used Depo-Provera or injectables (%)

  • Here 18.7%
  • County 16.2%
  • State 16.9%

Women that have ever used female hormones (%)

  • Here 14.7%
  • County 17.6%
  • Maryland 15.8%

People living in Annapolis report their general health condition on average at 55 percent. Four percent of them donate blood. Excluding tests they have had as part of blood donations, 44 percent of Annapolis residents have ever had their blood tested for the AIDS virus infection. Eight percent of people living in Annapolis are left-handed.

Summary

General health condition (%)

  • Annapolis 55.3%
  • Anne Arundel County 57.8%
  • Maryland 56.2%

Blood donors (%)

  • Here 4.4%
  • Anne Arundel County 5.0%
  • State 4.5%

Has blood ever tested for HIV virus (%)

  • Annapolis 43.7%
  • Anne Arundel County 43.0%
  • State 44.1%

Left-handed people (%)

  • Here 8.4%
  • County 8.8%
  • State 8.7%

People in Annapolis spend $353 per month on average on food for their families at supermarkets or grocery stores. This is 26 percent of their income. The average family in Annapolis spends $72 on food at other stores monthly. This is four percent of their income. They spend $133 on eating out, including cafeterias at work or at school or on vending machines. This is seven percent of their income. They also spend $24 monthly on carried out or delivered food. This is one percent of their income.

Summary

Money monthly spent on food at supermarket/grocery store

  • Annapolis $353
  • County $364
  • State $361

Income spent on food at supermarket/grocery store (%)

  • Here 25.7%
  • Anne Arundel County 22.6%
  • Maryland 23.4%

Money monthly spent on food at other stores

  • Annapolis $72
  • County $74
  • Maryland $76

Income spent on food at other stores (%)

  • Annapolis 4.3%
  • Anne Arundel County 4.1%
  • State 4.2%

Money monthly spent on eating out

  • Annapolis $133
  • Anne Arundel County $154
  • State $144

Income spent on eating out (%)

  • Annapolis 7.1%
  • County 7.0%
  • Maryland 6.6%

Money monthly spent on carryout/delivered foods

  • Here $24
  • County $27
  • Maryland $26

Income spent on carryout/delivered foods (%)

  • Here 1.3%
  • Anne Arundel County 1.3%
  • Maryland 1.2%

People living in Annapolis report their general condition of hearing on average at 80 percent. Eighty percent of them can usually hear and understand, without the use of a hearing aid or any other listening devices, what a person says without seeing his or her face if that person whispers to them from across a quiet room. Ninety five percent of people can hear a normal voice across a quiet room. Nineteen percent of Annapolis population have been bothered by ringing, roaring or buzzing in their ears or head. Forty percent of people living here have ever had a job where they were exposed to loud sounds or noise. Loud means so loud that they must speak in a raised voice to be heard. Fifteen percent of people in Annapolis had off-work exposure to loud noise.

Summary

Average condition of hearing (%)

  • Annapolis 80.2%
  • County 80.3%
  • Maryland 80.5%

People that can hear a whisper from across a quiet room (%)

  • Annapolis 80.4%
  • County 80.0%
  • Maryland 81.0%

People that can hear normal voice from across a quiet room (%)

  • Annapolis 95.2%
  • Anne Arundel County 95.3%
  • State 95.5%

Ears ringing, roaring, buzzing (%)

  • Annapolis 18.6%
  • County 19.1%
  • Maryland 18.1%

Had a job exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Annapolis 39.9%
  • County 40.1%
  • State 38.7%

Had off-work exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Here 15.3%
  • County 15.5%
  • State 14.7%

Twenty six percent of Annapolis residents 40 and older take a low-dose aspirin each day to prevent heart attacks, strokes or cancer.

Summary

Adults 40+ taking low-dose aspirin (%)

  • Here 25.7%
  • Anne Arundel County 24.6%
  • Maryland 24.9%

Nineteen percent of Annapolis residents 20 or older have limitations caused by a long-term physical, mental or emotional problems or illnesses keeping them from working at a job or business. Twenty four percent are limited in the kind or amount of work they can do because of physical, mental or emotional problems. Ten percent have difficulty walking without using any special equipment. Ten percent are limited in any way because of difficulty remembering or because they experience periods of confusion. Eight percent of people here have health problems that require them to use special equipment, such as a cane, wheelchair, special bed or special telephone.

Summary

People having limitations keeping them from working (%)

  • Here 18.6%
  • County 16.4%
  • Maryland 17.1%

People limited in amount of work they can do (%)

  • Here 24.1%
  • Anne Arundel County 22.3%
  • Maryland 22.7%

People that need special equipment to walk (%)

  • Here 9.6%
  • County 8.1%
  • Maryland 8.7%

People experiencing confusion/memory problems (%)

  • Here 10.0%
  • County 8.4%
  • State 9.0%

People requiring special healthcare equipment (%)

  • Here 8.2%
  • Anne Arundel County 6.8%
  • Maryland 7.5%
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