Health Profile of McLean, Virginia
McLean 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+
McLean Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | McLean | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 85.1 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.9% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.6% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in McLean is 85.1 years, about 7.8 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 1.9%, lower than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.6% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
21,428 residents in McLean are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,464 547 men · 917 women
- 75–84 3,169 1,502 men · 1,667 women
- 65–74 4,636 2,340 men · 2,295 women
- 50–64 12,159 6,376 men · 5,783 women
Younger residents
11,828 residents in McLean are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,574 2,291 boys · 2,284 girls
- 7–12 3,721 1,874 boys · 1,846 girls
- 3–7 2,195 1,087 boys · 1,107 girls
- 0–3 1,339 658 boys · 681 girls
About 1,299 residents in McLean (2.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 85.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | McLean | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.8% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 20.2% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in McLean is about 45% lower than in Virginia. The rate of diabetes in McLean is about 33% lower than in Virginia. The rate of heart disease in McLean is about 28% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | McLean | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 6.8% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 12.6% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in McLean is about 64% lower than in Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in McLean is about 49% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,521 cigarettes a day, 765,627 a month, or 9.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 280,730 minutes a day and 102.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in McLean is 85.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.29 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 | McLean | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.63 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in McLean is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
McLean, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How McLean, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLean, VA | 50,555 | 85.1 yrs #1/2 | 1.9% #1/2 | 20.2% #2/2 |
| Tysons, VA | 24,552 | 83.3 yrs | 4.5% | 19.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, McLean, 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 McLean, Virginia.
What is the health grade for McLean, Virginia?
McLean, 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 McLean, Virginia?
People in McLean, Virginia can expect to live 85.1 years on average, 7.8 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
What percentage of McLean, Virginia residents are uninsured?
1.9% of residents in McLean, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 52 people, 5.0 points below the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in McLean, Virginia?
20.2% of adults in McLean, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 16.2 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in McLean, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,521 cigarettes a day, 765,627 a month, or 9.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 280,730 minutes a day and 102.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in McLean is 85.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.29 lifetimes a year.
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