Health Profile of Camas, Washington
Camas 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+
Camas Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Camas | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.2% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.0% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Camas is 81.6 years, about 2.0 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 3.2%, lower than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.0% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,089 residents in Camas are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 324 119 men · 205 women
- 75–84 813 361 men · 452 women
- 65–74 2,184 1,090 men · 1,094 women
- 50–64 5,767 3,030 men · 2,737 women
Younger residents
7,537 residents in Camas are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,674 1,393 boys · 1,281 girls
- 7–12 2,389 1,308 boys · 1,081 girls
- 3–7 1,523 792 boys · 731 girls
- 0–3 951 435 boys · 516 girls
About 504 residents in Camas (1.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Camas | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.9% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.3% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.9% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Camas is about 37% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Camas is about 32% lower than in Washington. The rate of cancer in Camas is about 17% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Camas | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.4% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 14.0% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Camas is about 31% lower than in Washington. The rate of smoking in Camas is about 31% lower than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 23,428 cigarettes a day, 702,844 a month, or 8.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 257,709 minutes a day and 94.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Camas is 81.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.19 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 | Camas | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.12 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Camas is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Camas, 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 Camas, Washington.
What is the health grade for Camas, Washington?
Camas, 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 Camas, Washington?
People in Camas, Washington can expect to live 81.6 years on average, 2.0 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Camas, Washington?
3.2% of residents in Camas, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 31 people, 3.1 points below the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Camas, Washington?
31.9% of adults in Camas, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.6 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Camas, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 23,428 cigarettes a day, 702,844 a month, or 8.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 257,709 minutes a day and 94.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Camas is 81.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.19 lifetimes a year.
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