Health Profile of Kenmore, Washington
Kenmore 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+
Kenmore Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Kenmore | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.1% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 8.3% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Kenmore is 81.8 years, about 2.1 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 4.1%, lower than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 8.3% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,209 residents in Kenmore are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 466 178 men · 288 women
- 75–84 988 456 men · 532 women
- 65–74 2,023 937 men · 1,086 women
- 50–64 4,732 2,441 men · 2,290 women
Younger residents
4,949 residents in Kenmore are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,408 683 boys · 725 girls
- 7–12 1,432 687 boys · 745 girls
- 3–7 1,183 585 boys · 599 girls
- 0–3 926 471 boys · 454 girls
About 673 residents in Kenmore (2.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Kenmore | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.3% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.3% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 20.5% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Kenmore is about 38% lower than in Washington. The rate of heart disease in Kenmore is about 38% lower than in Washington. The rate of obesity in Kenmore is about 37% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Kenmore | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.8% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 11.7% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Kenmore is about 47% lower than in Washington. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Kenmore is about 42% lower than in Washington. The rate of binge drinking in Kenmore is about 17% higher than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 17,130 cigarettes a day, 513,907 a month, or 6.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 188,433 minutes a day and 68.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kenmore is 81.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.60 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 | Kenmore | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.74 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Kenmore is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Kenmore, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Kenmore, WA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore, WA | 24,544 | 81.8 yrs #2/2 | 4.1% #1/2 | 20.5% #1/2 |
| Bothell, WA | 53,988 | 82.9 yrs | 4.3% | 24.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Kenmore, 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 Kenmore, Washington.
What is the health grade for Kenmore, Washington?
Kenmore, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Kenmore, Washington?
People in Kenmore, Washington can expect to live 81.8 years on average, 2.1 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Kenmore, Washington?
4.1% of residents in Kenmore, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 2.2 points below the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Kenmore, Washington?
20.5% of adults in Kenmore, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 12.1 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Kenmore, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 17,130 cigarettes a day, 513,907 a month, or 6.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 188,433 minutes a day and 68.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kenmore is 81.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.60 lifetimes a year.
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