Health Profile of Lake Ridge, Virginia
Lake Ridge 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
Lake Ridge Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lake Ridge | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.3% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.8% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lake Ridge is 80.6 years, about 3.3 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 8.3%, higher than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.8% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,241 residents in Lake Ridge are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 533 179 men · 354 women
- 75–84 1,167 494 men · 673 women
- 65–74 2,877 1,282 men · 1,595 women
- 50–64 7,664 3,703 men · 3,961 women
Younger residents
9,897 residents in Lake Ridge are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,978 1,529 boys · 1,449 girls
- 7–12 3,014 1,627 boys · 1,387 girls
- 3–7 2,285 1,218 boys · 1,067 girls
- 0–3 1,620 852 boys · 768 girls
About 1,001 residents in Lake Ridge (2.5% 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 | Lake Ridge | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.2% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.3% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Lake Ridge is about 38% lower than in Virginia. The rate of diabetes in Lake Ridge is about 27% lower than in Virginia. The rate of cancer in Lake Ridge is about 21% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lake Ridge | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.5% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Lake Ridge is about 31% lower than in Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lake Ridge is about 29% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,986 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 428,844 minutes a day and 156.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lake Ridge is 80.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.70 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 | Lake Ridge | 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 Lake Ridge is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Lake Ridge, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Lake Ridge, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ridge, VA | 40,143 | 80.6 yrs #1/2 | 8.3% #1/2 | 34.3% #1/2 |
| Dale City, VA | 67,951 | 80.1 yrs | 10.9% | 37.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lake Ridge, 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 Lake Ridge, Virginia.
Is Lake Ridge, Virginia a healthy place to live?
Lake Ridge, 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.
How long do people live in Lake Ridge, Virginia?
People in Lake Ridge, Virginia can expect to live 80.6 years on average, 3.3 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
What percentage of Lake Ridge, Virginia residents are uninsured?
8.3% of residents in Lake Ridge, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 1.4 points above the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
What percentage of Lake Ridge, Virginia residents are obese?
34.3% of adults in Lake Ridge, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.0 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lake Ridge, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,986 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 428,844 minutes a day and 156.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lake Ridge is 80.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.70 lifetimes a year.
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