Health Profile of Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Mountlake Terrace 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
Mountlake Terrace Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Mountlake Terrace | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.2% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.7% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Mountlake Terrace is 82.0 years, about 2.3 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 7.2%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.7% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,595 residents in Mountlake Terrace are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 503 162 men · 340 women
- 75–84 911 377 men · 534 women
- 65–74 1,737 816 men · 921 women
- 50–64 4,445 2,128 men · 2,317 women
Younger residents
4,179 residents in Mountlake Terrace are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,239 723 boys · 516 girls
- 7–12 1,241 645 boys · 596 girls
- 3–7 968 478 boys · 490 girls
- 0–3 731 380 boys · 351 girls
About 724 residents in Mountlake Terrace (3.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Mountlake Terrace | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.4% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.7% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Mountlake Terrace is about 35% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Mountlake Terrace is about 24% lower than in Washington. The rate of cancer in Mountlake Terrace is about 20% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Mountlake Terrace | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.3% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.4% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Mountlake Terrace is about 19% lower than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,474 cigarettes a day, 764,226 a month, or 9.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 280,216 minutes a day and 102.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mountlake Terrace is 82.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.37 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 | Mountlake Terrace | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.74 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Mountlake Terrace is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Mountlake Terrace, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Mountlake Terrace, WA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountlake Terrace, WA | 23,156 | 82.0 yrs #1/2 | 7.2% #1/2 | 30.7% #1/2 |
| Lynnwood, WA | 41,626 | 79.7 yrs | 8.4% | 30.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mountlake Terrace, 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 Mountlake Terrace, Washington.
What is the health grade for Mountlake Terrace, Washington?
Mountlake Terrace, 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 Mountlake Terrace, Washington?
People in Mountlake Terrace, Washington can expect to live 82.0 years on average, 2.3 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Mountlake Terrace, Washington?
7.2% of residents in Mountlake Terrace, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 0.8 points above the Washington rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Mountlake Terrace, Washington?
30.7% of adults in Mountlake Terrace, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.9 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Mountlake Terrace, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,474 cigarettes a day, 764,226 a month, or 9.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 280,216 minutes a day and 102.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mountlake Terrace is 82.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.37 lifetimes a year.
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