Health Profile of Tysons, Virginia
Tysons 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+
Tysons Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Tysons | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.3 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.5% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.1% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Tysons is 83.3 years, about 6.0 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.5%, lower than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.1% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,491 residents in Tysons are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 400 138 men · 262 women
- 75–84 1,217 506 men · 711 women
- 65–74 1,739 793 men · 946 women
- 50–64 4,135 1,911 men · 2,224 women
Younger residents
4,048 residents in Tysons are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,190 609 boys · 581 girls
- 7–12 1,175 629 boys · 545 girls
- 3–7 961 523 boys · 438 girls
- 0–3 722 376 boys · 345 girls
About 554 residents in Tysons (2.3% 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 | Tysons | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.8% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.6% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 19.5% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Tysons is about 46% lower than in Virginia. The rate of heart disease in Tysons is about 46% lower than in Virginia. The rate of diabetes in Tysons is about 44% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Tysons | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 7.2% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 12.7% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Tysons is about 62% lower than in Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Tysons is about 49% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 14,842 cigarettes a day, 445,257 a month, or 5.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 163,261 minutes a day and 59.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Tysons is 83.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.36 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 | Tysons | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.70 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Tysons is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Tysons, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Tysons, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tysons, VA | 24,552 | 83.3 yrs #2/2 | 4.5% #2/2 | 19.5% #1/2 |
| McLean, VA | 50,555 | 85.1 yrs | 1.9% | 20.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Tysons, 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 Tysons, Virginia.
What is the health grade for Tysons, Virginia?
Tysons, 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 Tysons, Virginia?
People in Tysons, 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 Tysons, Virginia?
4.5% of residents in Tysons, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 22 people, 2.4 points below the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Tysons, Virginia?
19.5% of adults in Tysons, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 16.8 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Tysons, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 14,842 cigarettes a day, 445,257 a month, or 5.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 163,261 minutes a day and 59.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Tysons is 83.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.36 lifetimes a year.
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