Health Profile of Auburn, Washington
Auburn 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
Auburn Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Auburn | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.6% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.2% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Auburn is 78.1 years, about 1.5 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 8.6%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.2% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
23,559 residents in Auburn are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,076 444 men · 633 women
- 75–84 2,592 1,122 men · 1,470 women
- 65–74 5,552 2,531 men · 3,020 women
- 50–64 14,339 7,384 men · 6,955 women
Younger residents
18,893 residents in Auburn are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,795 2,995 boys · 2,800 girls
- 7–12 5,510 2,963 boys · 2,547 girls
- 3–7 4,336 2,230 boys · 2,106 girls
- 0–3 3,253 1,523 boys · 1,729 girls
About 2,609 residents in Auburn (3.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Auburn | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.1% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.8% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Auburn is about 25% lower than in Washington. The rate of obesity in Auburn is about 24% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Auburn is about 23% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Auburn | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.2% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.5% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Auburn is about 16% higher than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 84,861 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 31.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 933,476 minutes a day and 340.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Auburn is 78.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.30 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 | Auburn | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.14 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Auburn is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Auburn, Washington has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Washington, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Auburn, Washington.
What is the health grade for Auburn, Washington?
Auburn, Washington 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 life expectancy in Auburn, Washington?
People in Auburn, Washington can expect to live 78.1 years on average, 1.5 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Auburn, Washington?
8.6% of residents in Auburn, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 2.2 points above the Washington rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Auburn, Washington?
24.8% of adults in Auburn, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 7.8 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Auburn, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 84,861 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 31.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 933,476 minutes a day and 340.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Auburn is 78.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.30 lifetimes a year.
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