Health Profile of Burke, Virginia
Burke 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+
Burke Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Burke | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.3 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.8% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.7% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Burke is 83.3 years, about 6.0 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.8%, lower than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.7% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,950 residents in Burke are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 353 121 men · 232 women
- 75–84 1,652 805 men · 847 women
- 65–74 4,026 1,923 men · 2,103 women
- 50–64 8,919 4,454 men · 4,465 women
Younger residents
10,911 residents in Burke are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,720 1,926 boys · 1,794 girls
- 7–12 3,383 1,881 boys · 1,502 girls
- 3–7 2,267 1,308 boys · 958 girls
- 0–3 1,541 867 boys · 674 girls
About 542 residents in Burke (1.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Burke | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.9% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 21.9% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Burke is about 42% lower than in Virginia. The rate of obesity in Burke is about 40% lower than in Virginia. The rate of diabetes in Burke is about 34% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Burke | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.2% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 14.7% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Burke is about 52% lower than in Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Burke is about 41% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 29,956 cigarettes a day, 898,671 a month, or 10.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 329,513 minutes a day and 120.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Burke is 83.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.75 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 | Burke | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.90 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Burke is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Burke, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Burke, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke, VA | 44,188 | 83.3 yrs #2/2 | 4.8% #2/2 | 21.9% #1/2 |
| West Springfield, VA | 22,545 | 83.9 yrs | 3.6% | 22.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Burke, Virginia has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Virginia, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Burke, Virginia.
What is the health grade for Burke, Virginia?
Burke, Virginia 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 life expectancy in Burke, Virginia?
People in Burke, Virginia can expect to live 83.3 years on average, 6.0 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Burke, Virginia?
4.8% of residents in Burke, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 21 people, 2.1 points below the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
What percentage of Burke, Virginia residents are obese?
21.9% of adults in Burke, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 14.4 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Burke, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 29,956 cigarettes a day, 898,671 a month, or 10.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 329,513 minutes a day and 120.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Burke is 83.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.75 lifetimes a year.
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