Health Profile of Longview, Washington
Longview 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
Longview Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Longview | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.6% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.8% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Longview is 75.7 years, about 4.0 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.8% of residents, higher than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,521 residents in Longview are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,015 322 men · 693 women
- 75–84 2,023 895 men · 1,127 women
- 65–74 3,716 1,707 men · 2,009 women
- 50–64 6,767 3,184 men · 3,584 women
Younger residents
7,722 residents in Longview are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,416 1,172 boys · 1,245 girls
- 7–12 2,153 1,090 boys · 1,063 girls
- 3–7 1,738 847 boys · 891 girls
- 0–3 1,414 652 boys · 761 girls
About 2,879 residents in Longview (7.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Longview | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.5% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.2% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.3% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Longview is about 19% higher than in Washington. The rate of obesity in Longview is about 18% higher than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Longview | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.8% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.2% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Longview is about 26% higher than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,604 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 644,643 minutes a day and 235.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Longview is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.92 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 | Longview | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.07 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Longview is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Longview, 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 Longview, Washington.
How healthy is Longview, Washington?
Longview, 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 Longview, Washington?
People in Longview, Washington can expect to live 75.7 years on average, 4.0 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Longview, Washington?
6.6% of residents in Longview, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, about the same as the Washington rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Longview, Washington?
38.3% of adults in Longview, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.7 points above the Washington rate of 32.6%.
What health issue is more common in Longview, Washington than elsewhere?
Compared with Washington as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 20.8%, about 26% higher than the Washington rate of 16.4%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Longview, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,604 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 644,643 minutes a day and 235.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Longview is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.92 lifetimes a year.
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