Health Profile of Oakton, Virginia
Oakton 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+
Oakton Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Oakton | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.8 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.2% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.6% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Oakton is 82.8 years, about 5.5 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 5.2%, lower than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.6% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,250 residents in Oakton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 575 232 men · 343 women
- 75–84 1,552 730 men · 822 women
- 65–74 2,976 1,366 men · 1,609 women
- 50–64 7,148 3,615 men · 3,533 women
Younger residents
7,909 residents in Oakton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,583 1,394 boys · 1,189 girls
- 7–12 2,331 1,234 boys · 1,097 girls
- 3–7 1,731 879 boys · 852 girls
- 0–3 1,263 651 boys · 613 girls
About 798 residents in Oakton (2.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Oakton | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.7% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 22.3% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Oakton is about 46% lower than in Virginia. The rate of obesity in Oakton is about 39% lower than in Virginia. The rate of diabetes in Oakton is about 38% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Oakton | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.2% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.0% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Oakton is about 46% lower than in Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Oakton is about 36% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 29,935 cigarettes a day, 898,036 a month, or 10.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 329,280 minutes a day and 120.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oakton is 82.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.76 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 | Oakton | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.86 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Oakton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Oakton, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Oakton, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakton, VA | 37,572 | 82.8 yrs #1/2 | 5.2% #1/2 | 22.3% #1/2 |
| Fairfax, VA | 25,027 | 82.6 yrs | 8.5% | 28.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Oakton, 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 Oakton, Virginia.
How healthy is Oakton, Virginia?
Oakton, 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.
How long do people live in Oakton, Virginia?
People in Oakton, Virginia can expect to live 82.8 years on average, 5.5 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Oakton, Virginia?
5.2% of residents in Oakton, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 19 people, 1.7 points below the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Oakton, Virginia?
22.3% of adults in Oakton, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 14.0 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Oakton, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 29,935 cigarettes a day, 898,036 a month, or 10.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 329,280 minutes a day and 120.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oakton is 82.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.76 lifetimes a year.
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