Health Profile of Frederickson, Washington
Frederickson 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
Frederickson Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Frederickson | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.1% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.9% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Frederickson is 78.8 years, about 0.8 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 8.1%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.9% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,385 residents in Frederickson are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 157 59 men · 99 women
- 75–84 561 252 men · 309 women
- 65–74 1,319 638 men · 681 women
- 50–64 4,349 2,246 men · 2,103 women
Younger residents
7,003 residents in Frederickson are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,053 1,084 boys · 969 girls
- 7–12 2,148 1,124 boys · 1,025 girls
- 3–7 1,632 848 boys · 783 girls
- 0–3 1,170 620 boys · 551 girls
About 455 residents in Frederickson (1.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Frederickson | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.1% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Frederickson is about 40% lower than in Washington. The rate of cancer in Frederickson is about 29% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Frederickson is about 25% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Frederickson | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.3% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.4% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Frederickson are about the same as in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 29,340 cigarettes a day, 880,205 a month, or 10.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 322,742 minutes a day and 117.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Frederickson is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.84 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 | Frederickson | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.97 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Frederickson is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Frederickson, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Frederickson, WA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederickson, WA | 25,107 | 78.8 yrs #1/2 | 8.1% #2/2 | 33.4% #1/2 |
| Spanaway, WA | 32,774 | 77.0 yrs | 6.5% | 35.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Frederickson, 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 Frederickson, Washington.
How healthy is Frederickson, Washington?
Frederickson, 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 life expectancy in Frederickson, Washington?
People in Frederickson, Washington can expect to live 78.8 years on average, 0.8 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6.
What percentage of Frederickson, Washington residents are uninsured?
8.1% of residents in Frederickson, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 1.8 points above the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Frederickson, Washington?
33.4% of adults in Frederickson, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.8 points above the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Frederickson, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 29,340 cigarettes a day, 880,205 a month, or 10.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 322,742 minutes a day and 117.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Frederickson is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.84 lifetimes a year.
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