Health Profile of West Falls Church, Virginia
West Falls Church 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
West Falls Church Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Falls Church | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.6 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.5% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.0% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Falls Church is 82.6 years, about 5.3 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 13.5%, higher than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.0% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,199 residents in West Falls Church are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 425 148 men · 277 women
- 75–84 1,061 499 men · 562 women
- 65–74 2,231 1,178 men · 1,053 women
- 50–64 5,482 2,645 men · 2,837 women
Younger residents
6,466 residents in West Falls Church are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,481 724 boys · 756 girls
- 7–12 1,716 839 boys · 877 girls
- 3–7 1,759 831 boys · 928 girls
- 0–3 1,511 712 boys · 799 girls
About 623 residents in West Falls Church (2.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Falls Church | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.2% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.8% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in West Falls Church is about 38% lower than in Virginia. The rate of obesity in West Falls Church is about 35% lower than in Virginia. The rate of diabetes in West Falls Church is about 28% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Falls Church | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.8% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.3% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in West Falls Church is about 38% lower than in Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in West Falls Church is about 22% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,933 cigarettes a day, 837,993 a month, or 10.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 307,264 minutes a day and 112.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Falls Church is 82.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.58 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 | West Falls Church | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.73 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Falls Church is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
West Falls Church, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Falls Church, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Falls Church, VA | 30,433 | 82.6 yrs #1/2 | 13.5% #1/2 | 23.8% #2/2 |
| Annandale, VA | 42,423 | 81.9 yrs | 15.1% | 23.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Falls Church, 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 West Falls Church, Virginia.
What is the health grade for West Falls Church, Virginia?
West Falls Church, 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 West Falls Church, Virginia?
People in West Falls Church, Virginia can expect to live 82.6 years on average, 5.3 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
What percentage of West Falls Church, Virginia residents are uninsured?
13.5% of residents in West Falls Church, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 6.6 points above the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in West Falls Church, Virginia?
23.8% of adults in West Falls Church, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 12.6 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Falls Church, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,933 cigarettes a day, 837,993 a month, or 10.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 307,264 minutes a day and 112.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Falls Church is 82.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.58 lifetimes a year.
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