Health Profile of Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island 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+
Mercer Island Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Mercer Island | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 84.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.2% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.9% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Mercer Island is 84.4 years, about 4.8 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 1.2%, lower than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.9% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,877 residents in Mercer Island are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,088 424 men · 664 women
- 75–84 1,624 733 men · 890 women
- 65–74 2,485 1,214 men · 1,271 women
- 50–64 5,680 2,779 men · 2,901 women
Younger residents
5,325 residents in Mercer Island are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,918 981 boys · 937 girls
- 7–12 1,679 870 boys · 809 girls
- 3–7 1,068 529 boys · 539 girls
- 0–3 660 314 boys · 346 girls
About 1,176 residents in Mercer Island (4.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 84.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Mercer Island | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.1% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.5% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 18.6% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Mercer Island is about 43% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Mercer Island is about 30% lower than in Washington. The rate of heart disease in Mercer Island is about 24% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Mercer Island | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 6.3% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 11.1% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Mercer Island is about 62% lower than in Washington. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Mercer Island is about 45% lower than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 12,396 cigarettes a day, 371,886 a month, or 4.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 136,358 minutes a day and 49.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mercer Island is 84.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.12 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 | Mercer Island | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.16 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Mercer Island is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mercer Island, Washington has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than Washington, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Mercer Island, Washington.
How healthy is Mercer Island, Washington?
Mercer Island, 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 among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the average lifespan in Mercer Island, Washington?
People in Mercer Island, Washington can expect to live 84.4 years on average, 4.8 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Mercer Island, Washington?
1.2% of residents in Mercer Island, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 84 people, 5.2 points below the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What percentage of Mercer Island, Washington residents are obese?
18.6% of adults in Mercer Island, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 14.0 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Mercer Island, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 12,396 cigarettes a day, 371,886 a month, or 4.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 136,358 minutes a day and 49.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mercer Island is 84.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.12 lifetimes a year.
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