Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Washington County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.3% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Washington County is 80.2 years, about 0.1 years longer than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
The uninsured population in Washington County is 6.3%, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Washington County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.1% | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.6% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.9% | 26.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Washington County is about 22% higher than in Colorado. The rate of cancer in Washington County is about 20% higher than in Colorado.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Washington County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.4% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.5% | 19.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Washington County are about the same as in Colorado.
Air Quality
| Metric | Washington County | Colorado Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.95 | 4.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Washington County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Washington County, Colorado has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Colorado, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Washington County, Colorado.
What is the health grade for Washington County, Colorado?
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Is Washington County, Colorado one of the healthiest counties in Colorado?
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What is the life expectancy in Washington County, Colorado?
The life expectancy in Washington County, Colorado is 80.2 years, higher than the Colorado average of 80.0 years.
What percentage of Washington County, Colorado residents are uninsured?
6.3% of Washington County, Colorado residents are uninsured, lower than the Colorado average of 7.7%.
What percentage of Washington County, Colorado residents are obese?
27.9% of Washington County, Colorado residents are classified as obese, higher than the Colorado average of 26.3%.