Health Profile of Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way 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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Federal Way Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Federal Way | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.0% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.4% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Federal Way is 79.1 years, about 0.5 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 10.0%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.4% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
31,821 residents in Federal Way are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,730 582 men · 1,148 women
- 75–84 3,709 1,756 men · 1,952 women
- 65–74 7,704 3,522 men · 4,182 women
- 50–64 18,678 9,014 men · 9,665 women
Younger residents
22,169 residents in Federal Way are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,861 3,558 boys · 3,303 girls
- 7–12 6,199 3,177 boys · 3,022 girls
- 3–7 4,992 2,729 boys · 2,263 girls
- 0–3 4,118 2,399 boys · 1,718 girls
About 3,560 residents in Federal Way (3.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Federal Way | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.4% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Federal Way is about 27% lower than in Washington. The rate of obesity in Federal Way is about 25% lower than in Washington. The rate of cancer in Federal Way is about 22% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Federal Way | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.5% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.0% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Federal Way is about 18% lower than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 104,591 cigarettes a day, 3.1 million a month, or 38.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 419.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Federal Way is 79.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 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 | Federal Way | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.21 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Federal Way is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Federal Way, Washington has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Washington, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Federal Way, Washington.
How healthy is Federal Way, Washington?
Federal Way, 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Federal Way, Washington?
People in Federal Way, Washington can expect to live 79.1 years on average, 0.5 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Federal Way, Washington?
10.0% of residents in Federal Way, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 3.6 points above the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Federal Way, Washington?
24.4% of adults in Federal Way, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 8.2 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Federal Way, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 104,591 cigarettes a day, 3.1 million a month, or 38.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 419.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Federal Way is 79.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 lifetimes a year.
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