Health Profile of West Springfield, Virginia
West Springfield 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 Springfield Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Springfield | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.6% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.1% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Springfield is 83.9 years, about 6.7 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.6%, lower than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.1% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,823 residents in West Springfield are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 268 106 men · 161 women
- 75–84 945 410 men · 535 women
- 65–74 2,119 994 men · 1,125 women
- 50–64 4,492 2,184 men · 2,308 women
Younger residents
5,355 residents in West Springfield are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,998 1,007 boys · 991 girls
- 7–12 1,587 880 boys · 706 girls
- 3–7 1,059 604 boys · 455 girls
- 0–3 711 384 boys · 326 girls
About 353 residents in West Springfield (1.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Springfield | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.2% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 22.2% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in West Springfield is about 39% lower than in Virginia. The rate of heart disease in West Springfield is about 38% lower than in Virginia. The rate of diabetes in West Springfield is about 34% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Springfield | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.5% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.2% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in West Springfield is about 50% lower than in Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in West Springfield is about 39% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 15,815 cigarettes a day, 474,442 a month, or 5.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 173,962 minutes a day and 63.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Springfield is 83.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.44 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 Springfield | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.91 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Springfield is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
West Springfield, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Springfield, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield, VA | 22,545 | 83.9 yrs #1/2 | 3.6% #1/2 | 22.2% #2/2 |
| Burke, VA | 44,188 | 83.3 yrs | 4.8% | 21.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Springfield, 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 West Springfield, Virginia.
Is West Springfield, Virginia a healthy place to live?
West Springfield, 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 average lifespan in West Springfield, Virginia?
People in West Springfield, Virginia can expect to live 83.9 years on average, 6.7 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
How many people lack health insurance in West Springfield, Virginia?
3.6% of residents in West Springfield, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 28 people, 3.3 points below the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in West Springfield, Virginia?
22.2% of adults in West Springfield, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 14.1 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Springfield, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 15,815 cigarettes a day, 474,442 a month, or 5.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 173,962 minutes a day and 63.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Springfield is 83.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.44 lifetimes a year.
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