Health and Nutrition of Clarksburg, MD Residents

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Fifty three percent of Clarksburg residents report that their diet is generally healthy. People here have milk to drink or on their cereal 21 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 (%)

  • Clarksburg 52.8%
  • Montgomery County 51.4%
  • State 49.9%

Milk product consumption (# of products/month)

  • Here 20.6
  • Montgomery County 20.0
  • Maryland 20.3

Meals not home prepared (#/week)

  • Clarksburg 3.8
  • Montgomery County 3.7
  • State 3.7

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

  • Clarksburg 1.7
  • Montgomery County 1.7
  • Maryland 1.9

Ready-to-eat foods (#/month)

  • Here 1.9
  • County 1.9
  • Maryland 1.8

Frozen meals/pizza (#/month)

  • Clarksburg 3.1
  • Montgomery County 3.2
  • State 3.3

The average Clarksburg 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). Thirteen percent of people living here 30 years of age and older, are embarrassed because of their teeth, mouth or dentures. Twenty percent think they might have gum disease (might have swollen gums, receding gums, sore or infected gums or loose teeth). Clarksburg residents rate the overall health of their teeth and gums on average at 51 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 24 teeth.

Summary

Average years since last visit a dentist

  • Clarksburg 1.7
  • Montgomery County 1.8
  • Maryland 1.9

People embarrassed because of mouth (%)

  • Here 13.0%
  • County 13.9%
  • State 15.2%

People with gum disease (%)

  • Clarksburg 20.2%
  • Montgomery County 20.0%
  • State 20.7%

General health of teeth and gums (%)

  • Clarksburg 51.4%
  • County 49.6%
  • Maryland 47.3%

Average days a week using dental floss/device

  • Here 3.1
  • County 3.0
  • State 2.9

Average days a week using mouthwash for dental problem

  • Clarksburg 2.7
  • Montgomery County 2.9
  • Maryland 3.1

Average number of teeth

  • Here 24.1
  • Montgomery County 23.7
  • State 23.2

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

Summary

Average height (inches)

  • Clarksburg 67.3
  • County 66.6
  • Maryland 66.8

Average weight (pounds)

  • Here 182.1
  • County 176.3
  • State 181.1

Average BMI

  • Here 28.5
  • Montgomery County 28.2
  • State 28.8

People that are obese (%)

  • Here 35.9%
  • Montgomery County 34.8%
  • State 38.0%

People that ever were obese (%)

  • Clarksburg 47.6%
  • County 45.2%
  • Maryland 49.1%

People trying to lose weight (%)

  • Clarksburg 38.4%
  • Montgomery County 36.5%
  • State 35.7%

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

Summary

People that ever used marijuana or hashish (%)

  • Clarksburg 63.5%
  • Montgomery County 58.7%
  • Maryland 61.5%

Ever used hard drugs (%)

  • Clarksburg 23.6%
  • Montgomery County 20.1%
  • State 21.0%

Ever used any form of cocaine (%)

  • Clarksburg 22.1%
  • County 18.4%
  • State 19.1%

Ever used heroin (%)

  • Clarksburg 2.7%
  • Montgomery County 2.3%
  • Maryland 2.9%

Ever used methamphetamine (%)

  • Clarksburg 12.6%
  • County 10.5%
  • State 10.3%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Nine percent of people living in Clarksburg have ever been told by a doctor or health professional that they have diabetes. Forty nine 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 (%)

  • Clarksburg 9.1%
  • Montgomery County 9.5%
  • Maryland 10.2%

Had a blood test for high blood sugar (%)

  • Clarksburg 49.4%
  • County 47.9%
  • Maryland 48.1%

People taking insulin (%)

  • Here 3.2%
  • Montgomery County 2.9%
  • State 3.3%

Clarksburg 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

  • Here 1.0
  • Montgomery County 1.1
  • State 1.2

Eleven percent of Clarksburg 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. Five percent have been having problems with their ability to taste sweet, sour, salty or bitter foods and drinks. Sixty nine percent of people above the age of 40 have ever had wisdom teeth removed. Thirty percent have ever had their tonsils removed. Eighteen percent have lost consciousness because of a head injury. Twenty three percent have ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull. Forty four percent have had two or more sinus infections.

Summary

People 40+ having problems with smell (%)

  • Clarksburg 10.7%
  • County 10.8%
  • Maryland 10.4%

People 40+ having problems with taste (%)

  • Here 4.8%
  • Montgomery County 5.1%
  • State 5.6%

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

  • Clarksburg 69.0%
  • County 65.0%
  • State 64.8%

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

  • Here 30.4%
  • Montgomery County 25.8%
  • Maryland 25.3%

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

  • Clarksburg 18.2%
  • County 14.0%
  • State 14.1%

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

  • Clarksburg 22.8%
  • County 18.9%
  • State 19.4%

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

  • Here 44.2%
  • County 37.9%
  • State 38.3%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

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

Summary

People covered by health insurance (%)

  • Clarksburg 78.7%
  • Montgomery County 77.6%
  • State 76.0%

Twenty two percent of people living in Clarksburg 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 five percent of people in Clarksburg frequently check their blood cholesterol. Nineteen 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 (%)

  • Clarksburg 22.3%
  • County 20.9%
  • Maryland 23.3%

Checking blood pressure at home (%)

  • Clarksburg 24.5%
  • Montgomery County 23.4%
  • Maryland 24.6%

Frequently checking blood cholesterol (%)

  • Clarksburg 45.2%
  • Montgomery County 43.9%
  • State 44.1%

Has high cholesterol level (%)

  • Here 18.6%
  • County 17.5%
  • Maryland 18.5%

Forty five percent of people living in Clarksburg use sunscreen.

Summary

People using sunscreen (%)

  • Here 44.8%
  • Montgomery County 36.7%
  • State 32.4%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Twenty five percent of Clarksburg residents 18 years old and older have usually little interest or pleasure in doing things. Twenty five percent often feel down, depressed, or hopeless. Forty two percent of people living here have trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleep too much. Fifty one percent of people often feel tired or have little energy. Twenty four 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. Nineteen percent have trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching TV. Eleven 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 24.8%
  • Montgomery County 24.9%
  • Maryland 25.5%

People feeling down, depressed, or hopeless (%)

  • Clarksburg 25.2%
  • County 25.4%
  • State 26.0%

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

  • Here 41.7%
  • County 39.7%
  • State 40.0%

People feeling tired or having little energy (%)

  • Here 51.2%
  • Montgomery County 50.2%
  • Maryland 50.0%

People with poor appetite or overeating (%)

  • Here 24.3%
  • Montgomery County 25.9%
  • Maryland 27.3%

People feeling bad about themself (%)

  • Clarksburg 21.1%
  • County 19.7%
  • State 20.2%

People who have trouble concentrating on things (%)

  • Clarksburg 18.8%
  • Montgomery County 18.2%
  • State 18.0%

People moving or speaking slowly or too fast (%)

  • Here 10.6%
  • Montgomery County 12.2%
  • Maryland 12.9%

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

  • Clarksburg 3.8%
  • County 4.0%
  • State 4.1%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Clarksburg residents on average take two prescription medicines.

Summary

Average number of prescription medicines taking

  • Here 2.1
  • Montgomery County 1.9
  • Maryland 2.0

Eighty three percent of people living in Clarksburg have at least one alcoholic drink per month. Nine percent of people living here do not drink alcohol at all. People living here drink alcohol 5.9 days per month on average. They have 5.7 drinks per week. On average people living here have 5 or more drinks on 22 days a year.

Summary

People drinking some alcohol every month (%)

  • Here 83.1%
  • County 78.1%
  • Maryland 78.5%

People not drinking at all (%)

  • Here 8.8%
  • County 11.5%
  • Maryland 11.2%

Average days/month drinking alcohol

  • Here 5.9
  • County 4.9
  • Maryland 4.9

Average drinks/week

  • Clarksburg 5.7
  • County 5.1
  • Maryland 5.4

Average days/year people drink much

  • Here 22.2
  • Montgomery County 19.4
  • Maryland 22.0

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Ninety eight percent of Clarksburg residents 18 years and older have ever had vaginal, anal or oral sex. Ninety five percent of males have ever had vaginal sex with a woman. Ninety percent have ever performed oral sex on a woman. Forty seven percent have ever had anal sex with a woman. Seven percent of males in Clarksburg have ever had any kind of sex with a man, including oral or anal. Ninety eight percent of females have ever had vaginal sex with a man. Eighty nine percent have ever performed oral sex on a man. Forty percent have ever had anal sex. Nine percent of females have ever had any kind of sex with a woman. People in Clarksburg 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 21 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 six women. Males in their lifetime have anal or oral sex with 2.5 men on average. They have had 1.4 anal sex partners in their lifetime. People in Clarksburg were 19 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. Six percent of people use protection, like a condom or dental dam, while performing oral sex. The average person in Clarksburg has vaginal or anal sex 54 times a year. Sixty percent have sex without using a condom. Females in Clarksburg 18 years and older have had any kind of sex with 10 men on average. They have had nine male vaginal sex partners in their lifetimes. Women here have on average 0.4 female sex partners in their lifetimes. Eighty four percent of men 18 years old and older are circumcised.

Summary

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

  • Here 97.6%
  • Montgomery County 96.8%
  • Maryland 97.2%

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

  • Clarksburg 95.4%
  • County 93.4%
  • Maryland 94.4%

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

  • Here 89.5%
  • County 84.3%
  • State 84.9%

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

  • Here 46.9%
  • Montgomery County 45.1%
  • Maryland 46.1%

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

  • Clarksburg 6.8%
  • County 6.7%
  • State 5.7%

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

  • Here 97.9%
  • County 96.3%
  • State 96.8%

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

  • Clarksburg 89.3%
  • Montgomery County 82.9%
  • Maryland 81.7%

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

  • Clarksburg 40.3%
  • County 37.0%
  • State 37.0%

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

  • Clarksburg 9.4%
  • Montgomery County 10.9%
  • Maryland 12.0%

Average age people first had sex

  • Clarksburg 17.4
  • County 17.5
  • Maryland 16.9

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

  • Clarksburg 27.5
  • Montgomery County 23.7
  • Maryland 27.4

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

  • Clarksburg 20.8
  • County 19.3
  • State 22.0

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

  • Clarksburg 22.2
  • County 22.5
  • Maryland 22.4

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

  • Here 6.1
  • County 4.4
  • Maryland 4.6

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

  • Clarksburg 2.5
  • County 2.3
  • Maryland 2.0

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

  • Clarksburg 1.4
  • Montgomery County 1.2
  • Maryland 1.1

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

  • Here 19.1
  • Montgomery County 20.1
  • State 20.1

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

  • Clarksburg 4.3
  • County 4.1
  • Maryland 4.1

People using protection when performing oral sex (%)

  • Clarksburg 5.6%
  • Montgomery County 8.4%
  • Maryland 10.3%

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

  • Clarksburg 54.0
  • County 57.2
  • Maryland 57.5

People having sex without condom (%)

  • Clarksburg 59.9%
  • County 52.4%
  • State 52.5%

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

  • Here 9.6
  • County 10.0
  • State 11.1

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

  • Clarksburg 8.7
  • County 8.8
  • Maryland 9.5

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

  • Clarksburg 0.4
  • County 0.5
  • State 0.5

Circumcised males 18+ (%)

  • Clarksburg 84.3%
  • Montgomery County 74.8%
  • Maryland 78.6%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

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

Summary

Households using pesticides to control insects (%)

  • Here 9.9%
  • Montgomery County 10.0%
  • Maryland 10.9%

Households using pesticides to kill weeds (%)

  • Here 4.7%
  • Montgomery County 4.6%
  • Maryland 4.2%

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

Summary

Average hours sleeping at night

  • Clarksburg 6.8
  • Montgomery County 6.8
  • State 6.8

People that has trouble sleeping (%)

  • Clarksburg 32.7%
  • Montgomery County 28.4%
  • State 29.1%

Forty four percent of Clarksburg residents currently smoke cigarettes.

Summary

People smoking cigarettes (%)

  • Clarksburg 44.1%
  • County 46.2%
  • State 51.3%

Twenty one percent of Clarksburg 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. Forty 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 percent walk or bicycle for at least 10 minutes continuously to get to and from places. Twenty three 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 nine 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 (%)

  • Clarksburg 21.1%
  • County 17.8%
  • State 19.5%

People doing moderate-intensity work activities (%)

  • Here 39.8%
  • Montgomery County 33.2%
  • Maryland 35.1%

People walking or bicycling (%)

  • Here 29.6%
  • County 31.1%
  • State 31.2%

People doing vigorous-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Clarksburg 22.9%
  • County 23.8%
  • State 22.3%

People doing moderate-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Here 48.9%
  • Montgomery County 45.2%
  • Maryland 42.9%

Average hours a day doing sedentary activities

  • Clarksburg 6.4
  • County 6.3
  • State 6.2

Average hours a day watching TV or videos

  • Clarksburg 2.5
  • Montgomery County 2.6
  • State 2.8

Average hours a day using computer

  • Here 1.3
  • Montgomery County 1.4
  • State 1.3

Nine percent of Clarksburg residents have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had asthma. Three percent of people living here has anemia, sometimes called "tired blood" or "low blood". Four percent of people 16 years and older have ever been told by a doctor or other health care professional that they had psoriasis. Thirty six percent are overweight. Fifteen 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. Eleven percent of people living in Clarksburg have ever received a blood transfusion. Sixteen percent have trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses. Twenty five percent of people 20 and older have arthritis. Four percent have ever been told they had gout. Two 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. Three percent have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had a stroke. Two percent have ever had emphysema. Eight percent have another thyroid problem. Three percent have ever had chronic bronchitis. Three percent of people had any kind of liver condition. Ten percent have ever had cancer or a malignancy of any kind.

Summary

People with asthma (%)

  • Clarksburg 8.9%
  • Montgomery County 9.5%
  • State 10.4%

People with anemia (%)

  • Clarksburg 2.7%
  • County 3.5%
  • Maryland 4.0%

People with psoriasis (%)

  • Here 4.3%
  • County 3.5%
  • State 3.4%

People with overweight (%)

  • Here 35.9%
  • County 32.9%
  • State 34.1%

Elderly people having difficulties in thinking or remembering (%)

  • Here 14.6%
  • County 18.2%
  • State 18.9%

People who ever received blood transfusion (%)

  • Clarksburg 10.6%
  • County 10.5%
  • State 11.2%

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

  • Here 16.2%
  • County 17.9%
  • Maryland 18.5%

People with arthritis (%)

  • Here 24.5%
  • County 22.1%
  • Maryland 23.7%

People with gout (%)

  • Here 4.2%
  • County 3.6%
  • Maryland 3.8%

People with congestive heart failure (%)

  • Clarksburg 2.5%
  • Montgomery County 2.6%
  • Maryland 3.1%

People with coronary heart disease (%)

  • Clarksburg 2.8%
  • County 2.7%
  • State 2.8%

People with angina pectoris (%)

  • Here 2.1%
  • Montgomery County 1.9%
  • State 2.0%

People who ever had heart attack (%)

  • Here 3.1%
  • Montgomery County 3.0%
  • Maryland 3.3%

People who ever had stroke (%)

  • Clarksburg 2.7%
  • County 3.2%
  • State 3.6%

People with emphysema (%)

  • Here 2.3%
  • County 2.3%
  • State 2.8%

People with thyroid problem (%)

  • Clarksburg 7.8%
  • County 7.1%
  • Maryland 6.8%

People with chronic bronchitis (%)

  • Here 3.0%
  • Montgomery County 2.9%
  • Maryland 3.4%

People with any liver condition (%)

  • Here 2.7%
  • County 2.7%
  • State 2.8%

People who ever had cancer or malignancy (%)

  • Clarksburg 9.7%
  • County 7.9%
  • State 8.0%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Sixty one percent of births in Clarksburg were vaginal deliveries. Thirty nine percent of deliveries were cesarean. 99.3 percent of deliveries resulted in live births. Fifty seven percent of pregnancies resulted in a delivery. Sixty five percent of women breastfeed their children. Twenty one percent of women in Clarksburg have ever had a hysterectomy, including a partial hysterectomy (that is, surgery to remove their uterus or womb). Twelve percent had both of their ovaries removed (either when they had their uterus removed or at another time). Eighty one percent have ever taken birth control pills for any reason. Nine percent of women are currently taking birth control pills. Fourteen percent have ever used Depo-Provera or injectable birth control to prevent pregnancy. Twenty 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 (%)

  • Here 61.4%
  • Montgomery County 61.6%
  • State 62.7%

Cesarean deliveries (%)

  • Clarksburg 38.6%
  • Montgomery County 38.4%
  • Maryland 37.3%

Deliveries resulted in a live birth (%)

  • Here 99.3%
  • Montgomery County 99.2%
  • State 99.2%

Pregnancies resulted in a delivery (%)

  • Clarksburg 56.9%
  • County 57.9%
  • Maryland 58.5%

Women breastfeeding newborns (%)

  • Here 65.4%
  • County 59.7%
  • Maryland 53.8%

Women that had a hysterectomy (%)

  • Here 21.4%
  • County 18.8%
  • State 20.7%

Women that had both ovaries removed (%)

  • Here 11.8%
  • Montgomery County 10.1%
  • State 10.7%

Women that have ever taken birth control pills (%)

  • Clarksburg 80.7%
  • County 71.5%
  • Maryland 74.2%

Women taking birth control pills (%)

  • Clarksburg 9.3%
  • County 7.8%
  • Maryland 7.8%

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

  • Here 14.3%
  • County 15.4%
  • State 16.9%

Women that have ever used female hormones (%)

  • Here 19.9%
  • County 15.4%
  • State 15.8%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Clarksburg report their general health condition on average at 59 percent. Six percent of them donate blood. Excluding tests they have had as part of blood donations, 42 percent of Clarksburg residents have ever had their blood tested for the AIDS virus infection. Ten percent of people living in Clarksburg are left-handed.

Summary

General health condition (%)

  • Clarksburg 59.3%
  • Montgomery County 57.6%
  • State 56.2%

Blood donors (%)

  • Here 6.0%
  • Montgomery County 4.8%
  • Maryland 4.5%

Has blood ever tested for HIV virus (%)

  • Here 42.4%
  • Montgomery County 41.4%
  • Maryland 44.1%

Left-handed people (%)

  • Here 9.5%
  • Montgomery County 8.2%
  • Maryland 8.7%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People in Clarksburg spend $369 per month on average on food for their families at supermarkets or grocery stores. This is 19 percent of their income. The average family in Clarksburg spends $79 on food at other stores monthly. This is four percent of their income. They spend $168 on eating out, including cafeterias at work or at school or on vending machines. This is seven percent of their income. They also spend $27 monthly on carried out or delivered food. This is one percent of their income.

Summary

Money monthly spent on food at supermarket/grocery store

  • Clarksburg $369
  • County $371
  • State $361

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

  • Here 19.3%
  • Montgomery County 21.3%
  • Maryland 23.4%

Money monthly spent on food at other stores

  • Here $79
  • County $81
  • Maryland $76

Income spent on food at other stores (%)

  • Here 3.9%
  • Montgomery County 4.0%
  • State 4.2%

Money monthly spent on eating out

  • Clarksburg $168
  • County $159
  • State $144

Income spent on eating out (%)

  • Here 7.1%
  • Montgomery County 6.9%
  • Maryland 6.6%

Money monthly spent on carryout/delivered foods

  • Here $27
  • Montgomery County $27
  • State $26

Income spent on carryout/delivered foods (%)

  • Here 1.2%
  • County 1.1%
  • State 1.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg population have been bothered by ringing, roaring or buzzing in their ears or head. Forty one 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 Clarksburg had off-work exposure to loud noise.

Summary

Average condition of hearing (%)

  • Here 79.9%
  • Montgomery County 80.9%
  • State 80.5%

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

  • Here 79.6%
  • County 82.3%
  • State 81.0%

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

  • Here 94.9%
  • Montgomery County 95.7%
  • State 95.5%

Ears ringing, roaring, buzzing (%)

  • Here 19.2%
  • Montgomery County 17.1%
  • State 18.1%

Had a job exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Clarksburg 41.0%
  • County 35.1%
  • State 38.7%

Had off-work exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Here 15.4%
  • Montgomery County 13.0%
  • State 14.7%

Twenty three percent of Clarksburg 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 (%)

  • Clarksburg 23.4%
  • Montgomery County 23.8%
  • Maryland 24.9%

Fifteen percent of Clarksburg 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 two percent are limited in the kind or amount of work they can do because of physical, mental or emotional problems. Seven percent have difficulty walking without using any special equipment. Seven percent are limited in any way because of difficulty remembering or because they experience periods of confusion. Six 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 15.2%
  • Montgomery County 15.2%
  • State 17.1%

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

  • Clarksburg 21.5%
  • County 20.6%
  • Maryland 22.7%

People that need special equipment to walk (%)

  • Here 6.9%
  • County 7.6%
  • Maryland 8.7%

People experiencing confusion/memory problems (%)

  • Clarksburg 7.5%
  • County 8.3%
  • State 9.0%

People requiring special healthcare equipment (%)

  • Clarksburg 6.2%
  • Montgomery County 6.6%
  • Maryland 7.5%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

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