Health Profile of Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens 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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Lake Stevens Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lake Stevens | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.9% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.9% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lake Stevens is 80.1 years, about 0.5 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 3.9%, lower than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.9% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,140 residents in Lake Stevens are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 275 120 men · 155 women
- 75–84 744 284 men · 460 women
- 65–74 1,699 759 men · 940 women
- 50–64 5,422 2,740 men · 2,682 women
Younger residents
8,383 residents in Lake Stevens are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,422 1,201 boys · 1,221 girls
- 7–12 2,477 1,315 boys · 1,162 girls
- 3–7 2,004 1,076 boys · 928 girls
- 0–3 1,480 785 boys · 695 girls
About 557 residents in Lake Stevens (1.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lake Stevens | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.6% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.9% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.7% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Lake Stevens is about 43% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Lake Stevens is about 35% lower than in Washington. The rate of cancer in Lake Stevens is about 27% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lake Stevens | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.6% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.2% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Lake Stevens is about 15% higher than in Washington. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lake Stevens is about 15% lower than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 33,250 cigarettes a day, 997,497 a month, or 12.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 365,749 minutes a day and 133.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lake Stevens is 80.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.17 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 | Lake Stevens | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.68 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lake Stevens is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lake Stevens, 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 Lake Stevens, Washington.
Is Lake Stevens, Washington a healthy place to live?
Lake Stevens, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Lake Stevens, Washington?
People in Lake Stevens, Washington can expect to live 80.1 years on average, 0.5 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Lake Stevens, Washington?
3.9% of residents in Lake Stevens, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 26 people, 2.4 points below the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What percentage of Lake Stevens, Washington residents are obese?
31.7% of adults in Lake Stevens, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.9 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lake Stevens, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 33,250 cigarettes a day, 997,497 a month, or 12.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 365,749 minutes a day and 133.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lake Stevens is 80.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.17 lifetimes a year.
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