Health Profile of Bremerton, Washington
Bremerton 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
Bremerton Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Bremerton | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.4% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.3% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Bremerton is 76.0 years, about 3.6 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is about the same as in Washington, at 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.3% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,923 residents in Bremerton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 745 215 men · 530 women
- 75–84 1,693 697 men · 996 women
- 65–74 3,131 1,401 men · 1,729 women
- 50–64 7,355 3,568 men · 3,787 women
Younger residents
8,433 residents in Bremerton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,104 1,125 boys · 979 girls
- 7–12 2,365 1,212 boys · 1,153 girls
- 3–7 2,180 1,159 boys · 1,021 girls
- 0–3 1,784 982 boys · 802 girls
About 2,223 residents in Bremerton (4.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Bremerton | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.1% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.5% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Bremerton is about 27% lower than in Washington. The rate of heart disease in Bremerton is about 26% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Bremerton is about 19% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bremerton | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.3% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.4% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Bremerton are about the same as in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 60,660 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 667,255 minutes a day and 243.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bremerton is 76.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.09 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 | Bremerton | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.42 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bremerton is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bremerton, 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 Bremerton, Washington.
What is the health grade for Bremerton, Washington?
Bremerton, 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 average lifespan in Bremerton, Washington?
People in Bremerton, Washington can expect to live 76.0 years on average, 3.6 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Bremerton, Washington?
6.4% of residents in Bremerton, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, about the same as the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Bremerton, Washington?
31.5% of adults in Bremerton, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.0 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Bremerton, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 60,660 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 667,255 minutes a day and 243.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bremerton is 76.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.09 lifetimes a year.
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