Health Profile of Bethany, Oregon
Bethany 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+
Bethany Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Bethany | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 84.1 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.6% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.5% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Bethany is 84.1 years, about 5.3 years longer than the Oregon average of 78.8 years. The uninsured rate is 1.6%, lower than the Oregon average of 5.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.5% of residents, lower than the Oregon average of 15.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,931 residents in Bethany are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 334 109 men · 225 women
- 75–84 909 420 men · 489 women
- 65–74 1,302 576 men · 726 women
- 50–64 4,386 2,216 men · 2,170 women
Younger residents
7,134 residents in Bethany are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,343 1,331 boys · 1,012 girls
- 7–12 2,327 1,209 boys · 1,118 girls
- 3–7 1,517 769 boys · 747 girls
- 0–3 948 525 boys · 423 girls
About 400 residents in Bethany (1.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 84.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Bethany | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.5% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.2% | 30.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Bethany is about 51% lower than in Oregon. The rate of diabetes in Bethany is about 37% lower than in Oregon. The rate of cancer in Bethany is about 27% lower than in Oregon.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bethany | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.7% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 13.4% | 20.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Bethany is about 49% lower than in Oregon. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Bethany is about 35% lower than in Oregon.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 15,660 cigarettes a day, 469,810 a month, or 5.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 172,264 minutes a day and 62.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bethany is 84.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.42 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 | Bethany | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.56 | 6.11 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bethany is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bethany, Oregon has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Oregon, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Bethany, Oregon.
What is the health grade for Bethany, Oregon?
Bethany, Oregon 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the average lifespan in Bethany, Oregon?
People in Bethany, Oregon can expect to live 84.1 years on average, 5.3 years longer than the Oregon average of 78.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Bethany, Oregon?
1.6% of residents in Bethany, Oregon have no health insurance, about 1 in 61 people, 4.3 points below the Oregon rate of 5.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Bethany, Oregon?
23.2% of adults in Bethany, Oregon are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 7.4 points below the Oregon rate of 30.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Bethany, Oregon go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 15,660 cigarettes a day, 469,810 a month, or 5.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 172,264 minutes a day and 62.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bethany is 84.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.42 lifetimes a year.
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