Health Profile of Washington, Utah
Washington 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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B
Washington Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Washington | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.3% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.5% | 13.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Washington is 80.6 years, about 0.6 years longer than the Utah average of 80.0 years. The uninsured rate is 12.3%, higher than the Utah average of 8.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.5% of residents, lower than the Utah average of 13.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,277 residents in Washington are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 484 274 men · 209 women
- 75–84 1,287 643 men · 644 women
- 65–74 2,259 1,083 men · 1,176 women
- 50–64 3,248 1,489 men · 1,759 women
Younger residents
6,646 residents in Washington are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,727 905 boys · 822 girls
- 7–12 2,135 1,077 boys · 1,058 girls
- 3–7 1,687 771 boys · 916 girls
- 0–3 1,098 480 boys · 617 girls
About 914 residents in Washington (3.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Washington | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.2% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.1% | 29.5% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Washington are about the same as in Utah.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Washington | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.2% | 11.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 10.1% | 11.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.0% | 18.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Washington is about 19% lower than in Utah.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 15,778 cigarettes a day, 473,351 a month, or 5.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 173,562 minutes a day and 63.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Washington is 80.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.50 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 | Washington | Utah Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.52 | 4.90 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Washington is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Washington, UT Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Washington, UT compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, UT | 23,624 | 80.6 yrs #1/2 | 12.3% #2/2 | 29.1% #1/2 |
| St. George, UT | 93,597 | 80.2 yrs | 11.6% | 29.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Washington, Utah has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Utah, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Washington, Utah.
What is the health grade for Washington, Utah?
Washington, Utah has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Washington, Utah?
People in Washington, Utah can expect to live 80.6 years on average, 0.6 years longer than the Utah average of 80.0.
What percentage of Washington, Utah residents are uninsured?
12.3% of residents in Washington, Utah have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 3.9 points above the Utah rate of 8.4%.
What percentage of Washington, Utah residents are obese?
29.1% of adults in Washington, Utah are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Utah rate of 29.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Washington, Utah go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 15,778 cigarettes a day, 473,351 a month, or 5.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 173,562 minutes a day and 63.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Washington is 80.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.50 lifetimes a year.
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