Health Profile of Burien, Washington
Burien 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
Burien Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Burien | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.4% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.3% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Burien is 80.1 years, about 0.4 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 10.4%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.3% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,282 residents in Burien are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 965 400 men · 565 women
- 75–84 1,914 822 men · 1,092 women
- 65–74 4,000 1,940 men · 2,060 women
- 50–64 9,403 4,602 men · 4,801 women
Younger residents
9,385 residents in Burien are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,830 1,621 boys · 1,209 girls
- 7–12 2,652 1,356 boys · 1,296 girls
- 3–7 2,192 1,052 boys · 1,140 girls
- 0–3 1,711 832 boys · 879 girls
About 1,799 residents in Burien (3.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Burien | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.4% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.5% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Burien is about 25% lower than in Washington. The rate of heart disease in Burien is about 21% lower than in Washington. The rate of cancer in Burien is about 16% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Burien | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.9% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.7% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Burien is about 15% lower than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 52,606 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 578,671 minutes a day and 211.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Burien is 80.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.02 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 | Burien | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.20 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Burien is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Burien, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Burien, WA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burien, WA | 47,382 | 80.1 yrs #1/2 | 10.4% #1/2 | 24.5% #1/2 |
| SeaTac, WA | 36,350 | 79.4 yrs | 11.8% | 25.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Burien, 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 Burien, Washington.
What is the health grade for Burien, Washington?
Burien, 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 Burien, Washington?
People in Burien, Washington can expect to live 80.1 years on average, about the same as the Washington average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Burien, Washington?
10.4% of residents in Burien, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 4.1 points above the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What percentage of Burien, Washington residents are obese?
24.5% of adults in Burien, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 8.1 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Burien, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 52,606 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 578,671 minutes a day and 211.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Burien is 80.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.02 lifetimes a year.
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