Health Profile of Washington County, Idaho
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 averageAmong the 3 least healthy counties in Idaho
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Washington County | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.0% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Washington County is 78.5 years, about 0.9 years shorter than the Idaho average of 79.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.0%, lower than the Idaho average of 9.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.8% of residents, higher than the Idaho average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
4,874 residents in Washington County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 261 115 men · 146 women
- 75–84 814 372 men · 442 women
- 65–74 1,562 779 men · 783 women
- 50–64 2,237 1,078 men · 1,159 women
Younger residents
2,457 residents in Washington County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 762 368 boys · 394 girls
- 7–12 769 397 boys · 372 girls
- 3–7 554 295 boys · 259 girls
- 0–3 372 194 boys · 178 girls
About 753 residents in Washington County (6.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.5 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 | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 10.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 9.3% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.1% | 34.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Washington County is about 27% higher than in Idaho. The rate of diabetes in Washington County is about 23% higher than in Idaho. The rate of cancer in Washington County is about 19% higher than in Idaho.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Washington County | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.3% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.7% | 14.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.7% | 24.1% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Washington County are about the same as in Idaho.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 15,890 cigarettes a day, 476,709 a month, or 5.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 174,793 minutes a day and 63.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Washington County is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.55 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 | Idaho Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.26 | 4.67 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.3 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, ID Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Washington County, ID is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 11,141 residents against a local median of 20,614. Washington County, ID's uninsured, at 9.0%, runs 19% below the 11.1% typical of the counties around it. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 8.0% on uninsured, so Washington County, ID sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Washington County, ID has the 3rd lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County, ID | 11,141 | 78.5 yrs #3/6 | 9.0% #3/6 | 37.1% #5/6 |
| Payette County, ID | 26,771 | 79.0 yrs | 7.1% | 35.9% |
| Adams County, ID | 4,744 | 79.0 yrs | 11.9% | 32.8% |
| Gem County, ID | 20,614 | 77.5 yrs | 11.1% | 33.1% |
| Canyon County, ID | 250,790 | 77.9 yrs | 12.3% | 38.4% |
| Baker County, OR | 16,836 | 77.6 yrs | 4.2% | 28.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Washington County, Idaho has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Idaho, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Washington County, Idaho.
What is the health grade for Washington County, Idaho?
Washington County, Idaho 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, Idaho one of the healthiest counties in Idaho?
Washington County ranks 41st healthiest out of 42 counties in Idaho by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Washington County, Idaho?
People in Washington County, Idaho can expect to live 78.5 years on average, 0.9 years shorter than the Idaho average of 79.5.
What percentage of Washington County, Idaho residents are uninsured?
9.0% of residents in Washington County, Idaho have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, about the same as the Idaho rate of 9.1%.
What is the obesity rate in Washington County, Idaho?
37.1% of adults in Washington County, Idaho are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.0 points above the Idaho rate of 34.1%.
Which health problem stands out most in Washington County, Idaho?
Compared with Idaho as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 13.5%, about 23% higher than the Idaho rate of 10.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Washington County, Idaho go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 15,890 cigarettes a day, 476,709 a month, or 5.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 174,793 minutes a day and 63.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Washington County is 78.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.55 lifetimes a year.
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