Health Profile of Bainbridge Island, Washington
Bainbridge Island 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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Bainbridge Island Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Bainbridge Island | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.2% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.3% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Bainbridge Island is 83.9 years, about 4.2 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 2.2%, lower than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.3% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,693 residents in Bainbridge Island are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 486 232 men · 254 women
- 75–84 1,417 734 men · 683 women
- 65–74 3,655 1,829 men · 1,826 women
- 50–64 6,134 2,897 men · 3,237 women
Younger residents
5,041 residents in Bainbridge Island are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,841 986 boys · 855 girls
- 7–12 1,515 821 boys · 694 girls
- 3–7 1,008 535 boys · 473 girls
- 0–3 677 374 boys · 303 girls
About 584 residents in Bainbridge Island (2.4% 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 | Bainbridge Island | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.3% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Bainbridge Island is about 23% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Bainbridge Island is about 21% lower than in Washington. The rate of obesity in Bainbridge Island is about 16% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bainbridge Island | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.4% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 10.9% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Bainbridge Island is about 49% lower than in Washington. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Bainbridge Island is about 46% lower than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 16,426 cigarettes a day, 492,777 a month, or 6.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 180,685 minutes a day and 65.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bainbridge Island is 83.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.50 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 | Bainbridge Island | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.72 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bainbridge Island is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bainbridge Island, Washington has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than Washington, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Is Bainbridge Island, Washington a healthy place to live?
Bainbridge Island, Washington 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 life expectancy in Bainbridge Island, Washington?
People in Bainbridge Island, Washington can expect to live 83.9 years on average, 4.2 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6.
What percentage of Bainbridge Island, Washington residents are uninsured?
2.2% of residents in Bainbridge Island, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 45 people, 4.1 points below the Washington rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Bainbridge Island, Washington?
27.3% of adults in Bainbridge Island, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 5.2 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Bainbridge Island, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 16,426 cigarettes a day, 492,777 a month, or 6.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 180,685 minutes a day and 65.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bainbridge Island is 83.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.50 lifetimes a year.
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