Health Profile of Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro 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
Hillsboro Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hillsboro | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.2% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.4% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hillsboro is 80.3 years, about 1.5 years longer than the Oregon average of 78.8 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2%, higher than the Oregon average of 5.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.4% of residents, lower than the Oregon average of 15.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
24,968 residents in Hillsboro are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,348 493 men · 855 women
- 75–84 2,653 1,025 men · 1,629 women
- 65–74 6,002 2,597 men · 3,406 women
- 50–64 14,964 7,671 men · 7,293 women
Younger residents
21,289 residents in Hillsboro are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,189 3,256 boys · 2,933 girls
- 7–12 6,341 3,312 boys · 3,029 girls
- 3–7 5,009 2,613 boys · 2,396 girls
- 0–3 3,749 1,937 boys · 1,812 girls
About 2,358 residents in Hillsboro (2.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hillsboro | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.1% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.9% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.9% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.8% | 30.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Hillsboro is about 46% lower than in Oregon. The rate of cancer in Hillsboro is about 35% lower than in Oregon. The rate of diabetes in Hillsboro is about 33% lower than in Oregon.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hillsboro | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.4% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.6% | 20.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Hillsboro is about 21% lower than in Oregon.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 104,747 cigarettes a day, 3.1 million a month, or 38.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 420.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hillsboro is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.97 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 | Hillsboro | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.42 | 6.11 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hillsboro is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Hillsboro, OR Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hillsboro, OR compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro, OR | 97,915 | 80.3 yrs #2/3 | 6.2% #2/3 | 28.8% #2/3 |
| Aloha, OR | 51,616 | 80.2 yrs | 8.3% | 30.2% |
| Bethany, OR | 25,168 | 84.1 yrs | 1.6% | 23.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hillsboro, Oregon has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Oregon, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hillsboro, Oregon.
What is the health grade for Hillsboro, Oregon?
Hillsboro, 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Hillsboro, Oregon?
People in Hillsboro, Oregon can expect to live 80.3 years on average, 1.5 years longer than the Oregon average of 78.8.
What is the uninsured rate in Hillsboro, Oregon?
6.2% of residents in Hillsboro, Oregon have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, about the same as the Oregon rate of 5.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Hillsboro, Oregon?
28.8% of adults in Hillsboro, Oregon are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.9 points below the Oregon rate of 30.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hillsboro, Oregon go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 104,747 cigarettes a day, 3.1 million a month, or 38.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 420.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hillsboro is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.97 lifetimes a year.
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