Health Profile of Waukee, Iowa
Waukee 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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A
Waukee Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Waukee | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.4% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.3% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Waukee is 81.4 years, about 2.2 years longer than the Iowa average of 79.2 years. The uninsured rate is 4.4%, lower than the Iowa average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.3% of residents, lower than the Iowa average of 13.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,282 residents in Waukee are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 356 110 men · 246 women
- 75–84 727 306 men · 420 women
- 65–74 1,597 646 men · 950 women
- 50–64 3,603 1,809 men · 1,794 women
Younger residents
7,638 residents in Waukee are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,076 1,015 boys · 1,061 girls
- 7–12 2,360 1,217 boys · 1,143 girls
- 3–7 1,872 996 boys · 877 girls
- 0–3 1,330 683 boys · 646 girls
About 555 residents in Waukee (2.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Waukee | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.2% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.8% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.7% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Waukee is about 47% lower than in Iowa. The rate of diabetes in Waukee is about 42% lower than in Iowa. The rate of cancer in Waukee is about 28% lower than in Iowa.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Waukee | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.6% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.2% | 20.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.5% | 25.4% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Waukee is about 31% lower than in Iowa. The rate of smoking in Waukee is about 28% lower than in Iowa. The rate of binge drinking in Waukee is about 16% higher than in Iowa.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 24,605 cigarettes a day, 738,137 a month, or 9.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 270,650 minutes a day and 98.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Waukee is 81.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.31 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 | Waukee | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.41 | 6.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Waukee is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Waukee, IA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Waukee, IA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukee, IA | 27,139 | 81.4 yrs #2/3 | 4.4% #1/3 | 36.7% #3/3 |
| Urbandale, IA | 42,731 | 81.0 yrs | 4.9% | 34.0% |
| West Des Moines, IA | 67,280 | 81.5 yrs | 4.9% | 32.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Waukee, Iowa has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Iowa, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Waukee, Iowa.
What is the health grade for Waukee, Iowa?
Waukee, Iowa has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Waukee, Iowa?
People in Waukee, Iowa can expect to live 81.4 years on average, 2.2 years longer than the Iowa average of 79.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Waukee, Iowa?
4.4% of residents in Waukee, Iowa have no health insurance, about 1 in 23 people, 0.6 points below the Iowa rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Waukee, Iowa?
36.7% of adults in Waukee, Iowa are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.6 points below the Iowa rate of 37.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Waukee, Iowa go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 24,605 cigarettes a day, 738,137 a month, or 9.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 270,650 minutes a day and 98.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Waukee is 81.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.31 lifetimes a year.
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