Health Profile of Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick 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
Kennewick Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Kennewick | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.4% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.2% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Kennewick is 78.7 years, about 0.9 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 9.4%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.2% of residents, higher than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
22,583 residents in Kennewick are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,415 464 men · 951 women
- 75–84 3,069 1,301 men · 1,769 women
- 65–74 5,906 2,759 men · 3,147 women
- 50–64 12,192 5,947 men · 6,245 women
Younger residents
18,740 residents in Kennewick are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,409 2,770 boys · 2,639 girls
- 7–12 5,442 2,577 boys · 2,864 girls
- 3–7 4,522 2,045 boys · 2,477 girls
- 0–3 3,367 1,569 boys · 1,798 girls
About 3,210 residents in Kennewick (4.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Kennewick | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.6% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Kennewick is about 21% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Kennewick | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.9% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.2% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Kennewick are about the same as in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 99,560 cigarettes a day, 3.0 million a month, or 36.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 399.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kennewick is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.66 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 | Kennewick | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.05 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Kennewick is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Kennewick, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Kennewick, WA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WA | 74,609 | 78.7 yrs #3/3 | 9.4% #2/3 | 35.6% #2/3 |
| Pasco, WA | 72,525 | 79.7 yrs | 11.7% | 39.2% |
| Richland, WA | 59,474 | 79.6 yrs | 5.5% | 31.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Kennewick, 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 Kennewick, Washington.
What is the health grade for Kennewick, Washington?
Kennewick, 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 Kennewick, Washington?
People in Kennewick, Washington can expect to live 78.7 years on average, 0.9 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Kennewick, Washington?
9.4% of residents in Kennewick, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 3.1 points above the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Kennewick, Washington?
35.6% of adults in Kennewick, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.0 points above the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Kennewick, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 99,560 cigarettes a day, 3.0 million a month, or 36.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 399.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kennewick is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.66 lifetimes a year.
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