Health Profile of Lake Oswego, Oregon
Lake Oswego 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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Lake Oswego Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lake Oswego | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.9 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.4% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.1% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lake Oswego is 81.9 years, about 3.1 years longer than the Oregon average of 78.8 years. The uninsured rate is 2.4%, lower than the Oregon average of 5.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.1% of residents, lower than the Oregon average of 15.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
15,553 residents in Lake Oswego are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 773 246 men · 527 women
- 75–84 1,889 851 men · 1,037 women
- 65–74 4,292 1,983 men · 2,310 women
- 50–64 8,599 4,213 men · 4,385 women
Younger residents
8,046 residents in Lake Oswego are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,967 1,572 boys · 1,395 girls
- 7–12 2,452 1,298 boys · 1,154 girls
- 3–7 1,557 831 boys · 727 girls
- 0–3 1,070 547 boys · 523 girls
About 1,214 residents in Lake Oswego (3.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lake Oswego | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.4% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.7% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.7% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 22.9% | 30.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Lake Oswego is about 35% lower than in Oregon. The rate of diabetes in Lake Oswego is about 30% lower than in Oregon. The rate of obesity in Lake Oswego is about 25% lower than in Oregon.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lake Oswego | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.6% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 11.2% | 20.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Lake Oswego is about 50% lower than in Oregon. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lake Oswego is about 46% lower than in Oregon.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 24,722 cigarettes a day, 741,658 a month, or 9.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 271,941 minutes a day and 99.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lake Oswego is 81.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.30 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 | Lake Oswego | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.16 | 6.11 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lake Oswego is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lake Oswego, Oregon has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than Oregon, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
How healthy is Lake Oswego, Oregon?
Lake Oswego, 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 Lake Oswego, Oregon?
People in Lake Oswego, Oregon can expect to live 81.9 years on average, 3.1 years longer than the Oregon average of 78.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Lake Oswego, Oregon?
2.4% of residents in Lake Oswego, Oregon have no health insurance, about 1 in 42 people, 3.5 points below the Oregon rate of 5.9%.
How common is obesity in Lake Oswego, Oregon?
22.9% of adults in Lake Oswego, Oregon are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 7.7 points below the Oregon rate of 30.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lake Oswego, Oregon go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 24,722 cigarettes a day, 741,658 a month, or 9.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 271,941 minutes a day and 99.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lake Oswego is 81.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.30 lifetimes a year.
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