Health Profile of Annandale, Virginia
Annandale 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
Annandale Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Annandale | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.9 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 15.1% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.8% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Annandale is 81.9 years, about 4.6 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 15.1%, higher than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.8% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,753 residents in Annandale are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 999 302 men · 697 women
- 75–84 1,807 747 men · 1,059 women
- 65–74 3,621 1,685 men · 1,937 women
- 50–64 8,326 3,867 men · 4,460 women
Younger residents
8,808 residents in Annandale are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,572 1,278 boys · 1,294 girls
- 7–12 2,566 1,309 boys · 1,257 girls
- 3–7 2,072 1,069 boys · 1,003 girls
- 0–3 1,598 820 boys · 778 girls
About 1,482 residents in Annandale (3.5% 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 | Annandale | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.3% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Annandale is about 36% lower than in Virginia. The rate of heart disease in Annandale is about 29% lower than in Virginia. The rate of cancer in Annandale is about 19% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Annandale | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.9% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.0% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Annandale is about 37% lower than in Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Annandale is about 16% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,143 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 430,568 minutes a day and 157.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Annandale is 81.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.65 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 | Annandale | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.81 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Annandale is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Annandale, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Annandale, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annandale, VA | 42,423 | 81.9 yrs #2/2 | 15.1% #2/2 | 23.3% #1/2 |
| West Falls Church, VA | 30,433 | 82.6 yrs | 13.5% | 23.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Annandale, Virginia has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Virginia, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Annandale, Virginia.
Is Annandale, Virginia a healthy place to live?
Annandale, Virginia 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.
How long do people live in Annandale, Virginia?
People in Annandale, Virginia can expect to live 81.9 years on average, 4.6 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Annandale, Virginia?
15.1% of residents in Annandale, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 8.2 points above the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Annandale, Virginia?
23.3% of adults in Annandale, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 13.1 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Annandale, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,143 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 430,568 minutes a day and 157.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Annandale is 81.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.65 lifetimes a year.
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