Health Profile of Tigard, Oregon
Tigard 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
Tigard Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Tigard | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.6 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.1% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.9% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Tigard is 81.6 years, about 2.8 years longer than the Oregon average of 78.8 years. The uninsured rate is 3.1%, lower than the Oregon average of 5.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.9% of residents, lower than the Oregon average of 15.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
18,621 residents in Tigard are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,030 430 men · 599 women
- 75–84 2,336 979 men · 1,357 women
- 65–74 4,946 2,247 men · 2,700 women
- 50–64 10,310 5,228 men · 5,082 women
Younger residents
11,230 residents in Tigard are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,617 1,854 boys · 1,764 girls
- 7–12 3,164 1,614 boys · 1,550 girls
- 3–7 2,482 1,393 boys · 1,089 girls
- 0–3 1,967 1,182 boys · 785 girls
About 1,723 residents in Tigard (3.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Tigard | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.6% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.8% | 30.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Tigard is about 37% lower than in Oregon. The rate of diabetes in Tigard is about 28% lower than in Oregon. The rate of cancer in Tigard is about 21% lower than in Oregon.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Tigard | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.9% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.6% | 20.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Tigard is about 24% lower than in Oregon. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Tigard is about 19% lower than in Oregon.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,948 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 637,433 minutes a day and 232.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Tigard is 81.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.42 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 | Tigard | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.02 | 6.11 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Tigard is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Tigard, 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 Tigard, Oregon.
What is the health grade for Tigard, Oregon?
Tigard, 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 Tigard, Oregon?
People in Tigard, Oregon can expect to live 81.6 years on average, 2.8 years longer than the Oregon average of 78.8.
What percentage of Tigard, Oregon residents are uninsured?
3.1% of residents in Tigard, Oregon have no health insurance, about 1 in 32 people, 2.8 points below the Oregon rate of 5.9%.
How common is obesity in Tigard, Oregon?
28.8% of adults in Tigard, 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 Tigard, Oregon go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,948 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 21.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 637,433 minutes a day and 232.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Tigard is 81.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.42 lifetimes a year.
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