Health Profile of Martha Lake, Washington
Martha Lake 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
Martha Lake Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Martha Lake | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.5% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.2% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Martha Lake is 80.7 years, about 1.1 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 6.5%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.2% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
5,278 residents in Martha Lake are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 167 37 men · 130 women
- 75–84 582 311 men · 271 women
- 65–74 1,348 664 men · 684 women
- 50–64 3,182 1,592 men · 1,589 women
Younger residents
4,731 residents in Martha Lake are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,332 658 boys · 674 girls
- 7–12 1,337 712 boys · 626 girls
- 3–7 1,130 550 boys · 580 girls
- 0–3 931 425 boys · 506 girls
About 310 residents in Martha Lake (1.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Martha Lake | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.8% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.9% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.6% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.8% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Martha Lake is about 47% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Martha Lake is about 33% lower than in Washington. The rate of cancer in Martha Lake is about 32% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Martha Lake | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.5% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.9% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Martha Lake is about 24% lower than in Washington. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Martha Lake is about 16% lower than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 20,322 cigarettes a day, 609,662 a month, or 7.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 223,543 minutes a day and 81.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Martha Lake is 80.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 1.92 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 | Martha Lake | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.92 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Martha Lake is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Martha Lake, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Martha Lake, WA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Lake, WA | 20,947 | 80.7 yrs #2/3 | 6.5% #2/3 | 28.8% #2/3 |
| Mill Creek, WA | 22,980 | 84.0 yrs | 3.0% | 28.1% |
| North Lynnwood, WA | 23,579 | 79.1 yrs | 8.9% | 29.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Martha Lake, 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 Martha Lake, Washington.
How healthy is Martha Lake, Washington?
Martha Lake, 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 Martha Lake, Washington?
People in Martha Lake, Washington can expect to live 80.7 years on average, 1.1 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Martha Lake, Washington?
6.5% of residents in Martha Lake, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, about the same as the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What percentage of Martha Lake, Washington residents are obese?
28.8% of adults in Martha Lake, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.8 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Martha Lake, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 20,322 cigarettes a day, 609,662 a month, or 7.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 223,543 minutes a day and 81.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Martha Lake is 80.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 1.92 lifetimes a year.
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