Health Profile of Washington County, Alabama
Washington County 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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C
Washington County Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Washington County | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.8% | 9.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.2% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Washington County is 74.9 years, about 0.2 years longer than the Alabama average of 74.7 years. The uninsured rate is 6.8%, lower than the Alabama average of 9.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.2% of residents, higher than the Alabama average of 23.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,131 residents in Washington County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 207 78 men · 130 women
- 75–84 924 379 men · 544 women
- 65–74 1,664 794 men · 870 women
- 50–64 3,336 1,639 men · 1,697 women
Younger residents
3,245 residents in Washington County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,091 581 boys · 510 girls
- 7–12 963 513 boys · 450 girls
- 3–7 690 382 boys · 308 girls
- 0–3 500 283 boys · 217 girls
About 1,153 residents in Washington County (7.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Washington County | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.7% | 14.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.5% | 8.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 43.4% | 41.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Washington County are about the same as in Alabama.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Washington County | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 23.6% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% | 13.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.5% | 32.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Washington County are about the same as in Alabama.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 28,541 cigarettes a day, 856,217 a month, or 10.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 313,946 minutes a day and 114.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Washington County is 74.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.91 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 | Washington County | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.29 | 7.76 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Washington County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Washington County, AL Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Washington County, AL is the 4th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 15,143 residents against a local median of 19,718. Washington County, AL's uninsured, at 6.8%, runs 45% below the 12.5% typical of the counties around it. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 8.1% on uninsured, so Washington County, AL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Washington County, AL has the lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County, AL | 15,143 | 74.9 yrs #1/6 | 6.8% #1/6 | 43.4% #6/6 |
| Clarke County, AL | 22,543 | 74.2 yrs | 7.5% | 40.1% |
| Greene County, MS | 13,615 | 73.1 yrs | 15.5% | 41.1% |
| Wayne County, MS | 19,718 | 74.6 yrs | 15.2% | 40.4% |
| Choctaw County, AL | 12,380 | 74.7 yrs | 8.6% | 43.3% |
| George County, MS | 25,170 | 74.8 yrs | 12.5% | 38.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Washington County, Alabama has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Alabama, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Washington County, Alabama.
How healthy is Washington County, Alabama?
Washington County, Alabama has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
Is Washington County, Alabama one of the healthiest counties in Alabama?
Washington County ranks 43rd healthiest out of 67 counties in Alabama by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the average lifespan in Washington County, Alabama?
People in Washington County, Alabama can expect to live 74.9 years on average, about the same as the Alabama average of 74.7.
What is the uninsured rate in Washington County, Alabama?
6.8% of residents in Washington County, Alabama have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, 2.3 points below the Alabama rate of 9.2%.
How common is obesity in Washington County, Alabama?
43.4% of adults in Washington County, Alabama are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 2.1 points above the Alabama rate of 41.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Washington County, Alabama go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 28,541 cigarettes a day, 856,217 a month, or 10.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 313,946 minutes a day and 114.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Washington County is 74.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.91 lifetimes a year.
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