Health Profile of Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue 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+
Bellevue Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Bellevue | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.2% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.1% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Bellevue is 83.9 years, about 4.3 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 4.2%, lower than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.1% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
48,352 residents in Bellevue are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,628 1,343 men · 2,285 women
- 75–84 6,484 2,813 men · 3,671 women
- 65–74 11,125 4,997 men · 6,127 women
- 50–64 27,116 13,132 men · 13,984 women
Younger residents
28,041 residents in Bellevue are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 8,809 4,560 boys · 4,249 girls
- 7–12 8,737 4,544 boys · 4,193 girls
- 3–7 6,323 3,265 boys · 3,059 girls
- 0–3 4,172 2,150 boys · 2,022 girls
About 4,185 residents in Bellevue (2.8% 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 | Bellevue | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.4% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.2% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 18.4% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Bellevue is about 44% lower than in Washington. The rate of heart disease in Bellevue is about 39% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Bellevue is about 37% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bellevue | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 7.8% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 12.2% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Bellevue is about 53% lower than in Washington. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Bellevue is about 40% lower than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 93,357 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 34.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 374.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bellevue is 83.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.50 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 | Bellevue | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.28 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bellevue is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Bellevue, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Bellevue, WA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, WA | 149,047 | 83.9 yrs #2/2 | 4.2% #2/2 | 18.4% #1/2 |
| Mercer Island, WA | 25,053 | 84.4 yrs | 1.2% | 18.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bellevue, Washington has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Washington, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Bellevue, Washington.
What is the health grade for Bellevue, Washington?
Bellevue, 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 Bellevue, Washington?
People in Bellevue, Washington can expect to live 83.9 years on average, 4.3 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Bellevue, Washington?
4.2% of residents in Bellevue, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 2.1 points below the Washington rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Bellevue, Washington?
18.4% of adults in Bellevue, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 14.2 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Bellevue, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 93,357 cigarettes a day, 2.8 million a month, or 34.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 374.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bellevue is 83.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.50 lifetimes a year.
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