Health Profile of West Linn, Oregon
West Linn 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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West Linn Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Linn | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.5% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.3% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Linn is 83.9 years, about 5.1 years longer than the Oregon average of 78.8 years. The uninsured rate is 1.5%, lower than the Oregon average of 5.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.3% of residents, lower than the Oregon average of 15.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,862 residents in West Linn are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 529 189 men · 340 women
- 75–84 1,126 480 men · 646 women
- 65–74 2,105 995 men · 1,110 women
- 50–64 5,103 2,586 men · 2,517 women
Younger residents
5,481 residents in West Linn are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,949 1,007 boys · 941 girls
- 7–12 1,797 1,053 boys · 744 girls
- 3–7 1,098 638 boys · 460 girls
- 0–3 637 334 boys · 303 girls
About 627 residents in West Linn (2.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Linn | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.1% | 30.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in West Linn is about 32% lower than in Oregon. The rate of diabetes in West Linn is about 27% lower than in Oregon. The rate of obesity in West Linn is about 21% lower than in Oregon.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Linn | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.4% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 12.5% | 20.5% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in West Linn is about 39% lower than in Oregon. The rate of smoking in West Linn is about 39% lower than in Oregon.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,034 cigarettes a day, 541,025 a month, or 6.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 198,376 minutes a day and 72.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Linn is 83.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.64 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 | West Linn | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.18 | 6.11 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Linn is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
West Linn, OR Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Linn, OR compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Linn, OR | 23,113 | 83.9 yrs #1/2 | 1.5% #1/2 | 24.1% #1/2 |
| Oregon City, OR | 23,774 | 78.0 yrs | 5.3% | 26.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Linn, 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 West Linn, Oregon.
Is West Linn, Oregon a healthy place to live?
West Linn, 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 West Linn, Oregon?
People in West Linn, Oregon can expect to live 83.9 years on average, 5.1 years longer than the Oregon average of 78.8.
What percentage of West Linn, Oregon residents are uninsured?
1.5% of residents in West Linn, Oregon have no health insurance, about 1 in 68 people, 4.4 points below the Oregon rate of 5.9%.
What percentage of West Linn, Oregon residents are obese?
24.1% of adults in West Linn, Oregon are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 6.6 points below the Oregon rate of 30.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Linn, Oregon go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,034 cigarettes a day, 541,025 a month, or 6.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 198,376 minutes a day and 72.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Linn is 83.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.64 lifetimes a year.
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