Health Profile of Cottage Lake, Washington
Cottage Lake 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+
Cottage Lake Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Cottage Lake | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.9% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.6% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Cottage Lake is 83.5 years, about 3.9 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 2.9%, lower than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.6% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,977 residents in Cottage Lake are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 204 76 men · 127 women
- 75–84 710 340 men · 370 women
- 65–74 2,154 1,120 men · 1,034 women
- 50–64 5,909 2,998 men · 2,911 women
Younger residents
5,957 residents in Cottage Lake are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,040 1,080 boys · 960 girls
- 7–12 1,758 940 boys · 818 girls
- 3–7 1,241 633 boys · 608 girls
- 0–3 917 456 boys · 461 girls
About 295 residents in Cottage Lake (1.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Cottage Lake | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.0% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.9% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 20.8% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Cottage Lake is about 42% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Cottage Lake is about 41% lower than in Washington. The rate of obesity in Cottage Lake is about 36% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Cottage Lake | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.2% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 10.5% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Cottage Lake is about 50% lower than in Washington. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Cottage Lake is about 48% lower than in Washington. The rate of binge drinking in Cottage Lake is about 20% higher than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 15,269 cigarettes a day, 458,068 a month, or 5.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 167,958 minutes a day and 61.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cottage Lake is 83.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.40 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 | Cottage Lake | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.62 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Cottage Lake is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Cottage Lake, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Cottage Lake, WA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Lake, WA | 24,620 | 83.5 yrs #2/3 | 2.9% #2/3 | 20.8% #3/3 |
| Redmond, WA | 71,994 | 83.8 yrs | 3.9% | 18.1% |
| Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA | 23,529 | 83.1 yrs | 2.2% | 19.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Cottage Lake, 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 Cottage Lake, Washington.
How healthy is Cottage Lake, Washington?
Cottage Lake, 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 Cottage Lake, Washington?
People in Cottage Lake, Washington can expect to live 83.5 years on average, 3.9 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6.
What percentage of Cottage Lake, Washington residents are uninsured?
2.9% of residents in Cottage Lake, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 34 people, 3.4 points below the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Cottage Lake, Washington?
20.8% of adults in Cottage Lake, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 11.8 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Cottage Lake, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 15,269 cigarettes a day, 458,068 a month, or 5.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 167,958 minutes a day and 61.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cottage Lake is 83.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.40 lifetimes a year.
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