Health Profile of Lynnwood, Washington
Lynnwood 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
Lynnwood Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lynnwood | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.4% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.1% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lynnwood is about the same as in Washington, at 79.7 years. The uninsured rate is 8.4%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.1% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,177 residents in Lynnwood are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 943 251 men · 692 women
- 75–84 1,953 836 men · 1,117 women
- 65–74 3,544 1,627 men · 1,917 women
- 50–64 7,738 3,677 men · 4,061 women
Younger residents
7,901 residents in Lynnwood are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,217 1,038 boys · 1,179 girls
- 7–12 2,296 1,164 boys · 1,132 girls
- 3–7 1,903 961 boys · 943 girls
- 0–3 1,483 703 boys · 780 girls
About 1,727 residents in Lynnwood (4.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lynnwood | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.8% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Lynnwood is about 22% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lynnwood | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.3% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.5% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Lynnwood are about the same as in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,054 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 517,589 minutes a day and 188.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lynnwood is 79.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.51 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 | Lynnwood | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.78 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lynnwood is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Lynnwood, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Lynnwood, WA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnwood, WA | 41,626 | 79.7 yrs #2/3 | 8.4% #2/3 | 30.8% #3/3 |
| Mountlake Terrace, WA | 23,156 | 82.0 yrs | 7.2% | 30.7% |
| North Lynnwood, WA | 23,579 | 79.1 yrs | 8.9% | 29.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lynnwood, 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 Lynnwood, Washington.
How healthy is Lynnwood, Washington?
Lynnwood, 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 average lifespan in Lynnwood, Washington?
People in Lynnwood, Washington can expect to live 79.7 years on average, about the same as the Washington average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Lynnwood, Washington?
8.4% of residents in Lynnwood, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 2.1 points above the Washington rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Lynnwood, Washington?
30.8% of adults in Lynnwood, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.7 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lynnwood, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,054 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 517,589 minutes a day and 188.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lynnwood is 79.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.51 lifetimes a year.
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