Health Profile of Herndon, Virginia
Herndon 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
Herndon Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Herndon | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.3 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 16.8% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.4% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Herndon is 83.3 years, about 6.0 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 16.8%, higher than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.4% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,411 residents in Herndon are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 135 50 men · 86 women
- 75–84 597 252 men · 345 women
- 65–74 1,386 700 men · 686 women
- 50–64 4,293 2,160 men · 2,133 women
Younger residents
5,535 residents in Herndon are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,398 619 boys · 779 girls
- 7–12 1,621 819 boys · 802 girls
- 3–7 1,427 766 boys · 661 girls
- 0–3 1,089 576 boys · 513 girls
About 194 residents in Herndon (0.8% 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 | Herndon | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.8% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.3% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.4% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Herndon is about 51% lower than in Virginia. The rate of cancer in Herndon is about 44% lower than in Virginia. The rate of diabetes in Herndon is about 37% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Herndon | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.2% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.8% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Herndon is about 35% lower than in Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Herndon is about 24% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 22,832 cigarettes a day, 684,947 a month, or 8.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 251,147 minutes a day and 91.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Herndon is 83.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.09 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 | Herndon | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.78 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Herndon is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Herndon, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Herndon, VA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herndon, VA | 24,312 | 83.3 yrs #1/3 | 16.8% #2/3 | 24.4% #2/3 |
| McNair, VA | 22,856 | 81.0 yrs | 10.3% | 18.8% |
| Sterling, VA | 31,188 | 81.8 yrs | 18.3% | 31.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Herndon, Virginia has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Virginia, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Herndon, Virginia.
Is Herndon, Virginia a healthy place to live?
Herndon, 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Herndon, Virginia?
People in Herndon, Virginia can expect to live 83.3 years on average, 6.0 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Herndon, Virginia?
16.8% of residents in Herndon, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 9.9 points above the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Herndon, Virginia?
24.4% of adults in Herndon, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 12.0 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Herndon, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 22,832 cigarettes a day, 684,947 a month, or 8.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 251,147 minutes a day and 91.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Herndon is 83.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.09 lifetimes a year.
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