Health Profile of Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood 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
Lakewood Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lakewood | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.1% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.7% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lakewood is 77.2 years, about 2.4 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 10.1%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.7% of residents, higher than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
20,748 residents in Lakewood are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,204 439 men · 765 women
- 75–84 2,772 1,255 men · 1,518 women
- 65–74 5,526 2,556 men · 2,970 women
- 50–64 11,245 5,283 men · 5,962 women
Younger residents
12,693 residents in Lakewood are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,540 1,817 boys · 1,722 girls
- 7–12 3,672 1,873 boys · 1,799 girls
- 3–7 3,115 1,569 boys · 1,547 girls
- 0–3 2,365 1,224 boys · 1,141 girls
About 3,283 residents in Lakewood (5.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lakewood | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.1% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Lakewood is about 17% lower than in Washington. The rate of heart disease in Lakewood is about 16% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lakewood | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.4% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.7% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lakewood is about 22% higher than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 89,160 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 980,759 minutes a day and 358.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lakewood is 77.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.82 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 | Lakewood | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.12 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lakewood is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Lakewood, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Lakewood, WA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood, WA | 63,883 | 77.2 yrs #2/2 | 10.1% #2/2 | 35.1% #2/2 |
| University Place, WA | 33,063 | 80.4 yrs | 4.2% | 31.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lakewood, Washington has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Washington, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Lakewood, Washington.
What is the health grade for Lakewood, Washington?
Lakewood, 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.
How long do people live in Lakewood, Washington?
People in Lakewood, Washington can expect to live 77.2 years on average, 2.4 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Lakewood, Washington?
10.1% of residents in Lakewood, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 3.7 points above the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Lakewood, Washington?
35.1% of adults in Lakewood, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.6 points above the Washington rate of 32.6%.
What health issue is more common in Lakewood, Washington than elsewhere?
Compared with Washington as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 24.7%, about 22% higher than the Washington rate of 20.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lakewood, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 89,160 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 32.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 980,759 minutes a day and 358.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lakewood is 77.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.82 lifetimes a year.
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