Health Profile of Orchards, Washington
Orchards 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
Orchards Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Orchards | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.5% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.4% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Orchards is 77.4 years, about 2.2 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 7.5%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.4% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,552 residents in Orchards are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 256 105 men · 151 women
- 75–84 513 240 men · 273 women
- 65–74 1,496 735 men · 761 women
- 50–64 4,286 2,175 men · 2,111 women
Younger residents
7,181 residents in Orchards are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,206 1,118 boys · 1,088 girls
- 7–12 2,371 1,250 boys · 1,121 girls
- 3–7 1,643 839 boys · 804 girls
- 0–3 962 451 boys · 511 girls
About 600 residents in Orchards (2.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Orchards | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.7% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.9% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Orchards is about 31% lower than in Washington. The rate of cancer in Orchards is about 31% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Orchards is about 21% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Orchards | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.9% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.6% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Orchards are about the same as in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,145 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 386,591 minutes a day and 141.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Orchards is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.47 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 | Orchards | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.82 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Orchards is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Orchards, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Orchards, WA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchards, WA | 26,432 | 77.4 yrs #2/2 | 7.5% #1/2 | 36.9% #2/2 |
| Vancouver, WA | 192,630 | 78.3 yrs | 7.6% | 35.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Orchards, 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 Orchards, Washington.
How healthy is Orchards, Washington?
Orchards, 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 life expectancy in Orchards, Washington?
People in Orchards, Washington can expect to live 77.4 years on average, 2.2 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Orchards, Washington?
7.5% of residents in Orchards, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 1.2 points above the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Orchards, Washington?
36.9% of adults in Orchards, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.4 points above the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Orchards, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,145 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 386,591 minutes a day and 141.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Orchards is 77.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.47 lifetimes a year.
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