Health Profile of Bothell, Washington
Bothell 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+
Bothell Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Bothell | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.3% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.2% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Bothell is 82.9 years, about 3.2 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 4.3%, lower than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.2% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,272 residents in Bothell are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 908 276 men · 632 women
- 75–84 1,845 713 men · 1,133 women
- 65–74 4,117 1,954 men · 2,163 women
- 50–64 9,402 4,887 men · 4,515 women
Younger residents
12,172 residents in Bothell are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,456 1,688 boys · 1,768 girls
- 7–12 3,760 1,860 boys · 1,900 girls
- 3–7 2,924 1,419 boys · 1,505 girls
- 0–3 2,032 964 boys · 1,068 girls
About 1,271 residents in Bothell (2.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Bothell | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.5% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.2% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.2% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Bothell is about 39% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Bothell is about 36% lower than in Washington. The rate of obesity in Bothell is about 26% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bothell | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.2% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 13.9% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Bothell is about 38% lower than in Washington. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Bothell is about 32% lower than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,247 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 464,719 minutes a day and 169.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bothell is 82.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.89 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 | Bothell | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.81 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bothell is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Bothell, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Bothell, WA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bothell, WA | 53,988 | 82.9 yrs #1/3 | 4.3% #3/3 | 24.2% #2/3 |
| Kenmore, WA | 24,544 | 81.8 yrs | 4.1% | 20.5% |
| Mill Creek East, WA | 20,608 | 79.2 yrs | 3.9% | 28.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bothell, 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 Bothell, Washington.
What is the health grade for Bothell, Washington?
Bothell, 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.
How long do people live in Bothell, Washington?
People in Bothell, Washington can expect to live 82.9 years on average, 3.2 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Bothell, Washington?
4.3% of residents in Bothell, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 23 people, 2.0 points below the Washington rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Bothell, Washington?
24.2% of adults in Bothell, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 8.4 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Bothell, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,247 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 464,719 minutes a day and 169.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bothell is 82.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.89 lifetimes a year.
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