Health Profile of Reston, Virginia
Reston 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+
Reston Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Reston | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.4 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.8% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.8% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Reston is 82.4 years, about 5.2 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 5.8%, lower than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.8% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
22,537 residents in Reston are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 803 297 men · 506 women
- 75–84 2,855 1,311 men · 1,544 women
- 65–74 5,389 2,448 men · 2,941 women
- 50–64 13,490 6,318 men · 7,172 women
Younger residents
11,544 residents in Reston are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,232 1,549 boys · 1,683 girls
- 7–12 3,372 1,703 boys · 1,670 girls
- 3–7 2,808 1,451 boys · 1,357 girls
- 0–3 2,131 1,099 boys · 1,032 girls
About 1,366 residents in Reston (2.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Reston | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.9% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 22.9% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Reston is about 42% lower than in Virginia. The rate of diabetes in Reston is about 39% lower than in Virginia. The rate of obesity in Reston is about 37% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Reston | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.4% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 14.2% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Reston is about 51% lower than in Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Reston is about 43% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,505 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 522,557 minutes a day and 190.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Reston is 82.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.40 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 | Reston | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.80 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Reston is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Reston, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Reston, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reston, VA | 62,287 | 82.4 yrs #2/2 | 5.8% #1/2 | 22.9% #1/2 |
| Herndon, VA | 24,312 | 83.3 yrs | 16.8% | 24.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Reston, 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 Reston, Virginia.
What is the health grade for Reston, Virginia?
Reston, 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 Reston, Virginia?
People in Reston, Virginia can expect to live 82.4 years on average, 5.2 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Reston, Virginia?
5.8% of residents in Reston, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 1.1 points below the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Reston, Virginia?
22.9% of adults in Reston, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 13.4 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Reston, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,505 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 522,557 minutes a day and 190.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Reston is 82.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.40 lifetimes a year.
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