Health Profile of Washington County, Florida
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 averageLess healthy than 85% of counties in Florida
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Washington County | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.1 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.1% | 11.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.7% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Washington County is 74.1 years, about 3.1 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2 years. The uninsured rate is 14.1%, higher than the Florida average of 11.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.7% of residents, higher than the Florida average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,746 residents in Washington County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 522 200 men · 322 women
- 75–84 1,296 577 men · 719 women
- 65–74 2,637 1,257 men · 1,381 women
- 50–64 5,290 2,722 men · 2,568 women
Younger residents
4,875 residents in Washington County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,634 852 boys · 781 girls
- 7–12 1,452 726 boys · 726 girls
- 3–7 1,028 520 boys · 508 girls
- 0–3 762 400 boys · 362 girls
About 2,046 residents in Washington County (8.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.1 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 | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 12.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.9% | 8.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.5% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Washington County are about the same as in Florida.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Washington County | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 27.0% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 14.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.9% | 29.1% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Washington County is about 27% higher than in Florida.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 55,131 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 606,444 minutes a day and 221.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Washington County is 74.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.68 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 | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.75 | 7.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 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, FL Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Washington County, FL is the 4th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 25,529 residents against a local median of 48,250. Washington County, FL sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these counties turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is obesity, 4% above the local median at 36.5% against 35.0%. Washington County, FL has the 5th lowest obesity of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County, FL | 25,529 | 74.1 yrs #6/6 | 14.1% #3/6 | 36.5% #5/6 |
| Holmes County, FL | 19,513 | 74.5 yrs | 13.0% | 35.9% |
| Bay County, FL | 186,393 | 75.8 yrs | 14.4% | 31.0% |
| Jackson County, FL | 48,250 | 74.7 yrs | 8.6% | 35.0% |
| Walton County, FL | 82,948 | 77.9 yrs | 14.7% | 31.4% |
| Calhoun County, FL | 13,492 | 77.7 yrs | 17.6% | 36.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Washington County, Florida has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Florida, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Washington County, Florida.
Is Washington County, Florida a healthy place to live?
Washington County, Florida 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, Florida one of the healthiest counties in Florida?
Washington County ranks 57th healthiest out of 67 counties in Florida 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, Florida?
People in Washington County, Florida can expect to live 74.1 years on average, 3.1 years shorter than the Florida average of 77.2.
What percentage of Washington County, Florida residents are uninsured?
14.1% of residents in Washington County, Florida have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 2.5 points above the Florida rate of 11.5%.
How common is obesity in Washington County, Florida?
36.5% of adults in Washington County, Florida are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.7 points above the Florida rate of 33.8%.
What health issue is more common in Washington County, Florida than elsewhere?
Compared with Florida as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 27.0%, about 27% higher than the Florida rate of 21.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Washington County, Florida go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 55,131 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 606,444 minutes a day and 221.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Washington County is 74.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.68 lifetimes a year.
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