Health Profile of Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland 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+
Kirkland Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Kirkland | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.6% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.9% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Kirkland is 83.3 years, about 3.7 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 3.6%, lower than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.9% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
28,157 residents in Kirkland are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,136 411 men · 725 women
- 75–84 3,324 1,296 men · 2,028 women
- 65–74 7,023 3,401 men · 3,623 women
- 50–64 16,674 8,205 men · 8,468 women
Younger residents
16,389 residents in Kirkland are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,615 2,280 boys · 2,334 girls
- 7–12 4,878 2,611 boys · 2,267 girls
- 3–7 3,920 2,062 boys · 1,858 girls
- 0–3 2,977 1,433 boys · 1,544 girls
About 1,578 residents in Kirkland (1.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Kirkland | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 5.8% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.8% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 20.3% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Kirkland is about 44% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Kirkland is about 43% lower than in Washington. The rate of obesity in Kirkland is about 38% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Kirkland | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.6% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 11.3% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Kirkland is about 47% lower than in Washington. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Kirkland is about 44% lower than in Washington. The rate of binge drinking in Kirkland is about 21% higher than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 61,267 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 673,936 minutes a day and 246.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kirkland is 83.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.62 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 | Kirkland | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.59 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Kirkland is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Kirkland, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Kirkland, WA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland, WA | 87,547 | 83.3 yrs #1/3 | 3.6% #1/3 | 20.3% #1/3 |
| Kenmore, WA | 24,544 | 81.8 yrs | 4.1% | 20.5% |
| Bothell, WA | 53,988 | 82.9 yrs | 4.3% | 24.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, Washington.
How healthy is Kirkland, Washington?
Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, Washington?
People in Kirkland, Washington can expect to live 83.3 years on average, 3.7 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Kirkland, Washington?
3.6% of residents in Kirkland, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 28 people, 2.7 points below the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Kirkland, Washington?
20.3% of adults in Kirkland, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 12.3 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
What health issue is more common in Kirkland, Washington than elsewhere?
Compared with Washington as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 19.6%, about 21% higher than the Washington rate of 16.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Kirkland, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 61,267 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 673,936 minutes a day and 246.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Kirkland is 83.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.62 lifetimes a year.
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