Health Profile of Woodbridge, Virginia
Woodbridge 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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B
Woodbridge Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Woodbridge | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 19.8% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.1% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Woodbridge is 79.2 years, about 1.9 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 19.8%, higher than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.1% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,175 residents in Woodbridge are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 294 82 men · 212 women
- 75–84 772 302 men · 470 women
- 65–74 2,241 1,059 men · 1,182 women
- 50–64 6,868 3,578 men · 3,290 women
Younger residents
10,596 residents in Woodbridge are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,643 1,297 boys · 1,345 girls
- 7–12 3,293 1,500 boys · 1,793 girls
- 3–7 2,770 1,279 boys · 1,491 girls
- 0–3 1,891 941 boys · 949 girls
About 696 residents in Woodbridge (1.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Woodbridge | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.0% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.0% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.8% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Woodbridge is about 42% lower than in Virginia. The rate of heart disease in Woodbridge is about 41% lower than in Virginia. The rate of diabetes in Woodbridge is about 19% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Woodbridge | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.4% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.6% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Woodbridge are about the same as in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 50,803 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 558,836 minutes a day and 204.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Woodbridge is 79.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.90 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 | Woodbridge | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.67 | 6.12 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Woodbridge is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Woodbridge, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Woodbridge, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge, VA | 41,536 | 79.2 yrs #2/2 | 19.8% #2/2 | 37.8% #2/2 |
| Lake Ridge, VA | 40,143 | 80.6 yrs | 8.3% | 34.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Woodbridge, Virginia has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Virginia, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Woodbridge, Virginia.
How healthy is Woodbridge, Virginia?
Woodbridge, Virginia has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Woodbridge, Virginia?
People in Woodbridge, Virginia can expect to live 79.2 years on average, 1.9 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Woodbridge, Virginia?
19.8% of residents in Woodbridge, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 5 people, 12.8 points above the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
What is the obesity rate in Woodbridge, Virginia?
37.8% of adults in Woodbridge, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.5 points above the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Woodbridge, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 50,803 cigarettes a day, 1.5 million a month, or 18.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 558,836 minutes a day and 204.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Woodbridge is 79.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.90 lifetimes a year.
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