Health Profile of Parkland, Washington
Parkland 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
Parkland Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Parkland | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.7% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.8% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Parkland is 76.1 years, about 3.5 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 7.7%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.8% of residents, higher than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,296 residents in Parkland are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 437 172 men · 264 women
- 75–84 1,535 603 men · 932 women
- 65–74 2,778 1,191 men · 1,586 women
- 50–64 6,547 3,295 men · 3,252 women
Younger residents
7,614 residents in Parkland are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,110 1,075 boys · 1,035 girls
- 7–12 2,248 1,097 boys · 1,152 girls
- 3–7 1,879 959 boys · 920 girls
- 0–3 1,377 747 boys · 630 girls
About 1,784 residents in Parkland (4.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Parkland | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.1% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.7% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Parkland is about 29% lower than in Washington. The rate of heart disease in Parkland is about 26% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Parkland | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.0% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.0% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Parkland is about 18% higher than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 51,752 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 18.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 569,267 minutes a day and 207.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Parkland is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.19 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 | Parkland | 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 Parkland is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Parkland, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Parkland, WA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland, WA | 36,554 | 76.1 yrs #2/2 | 7.7% #2/2 | 34.7% #1/2 |
| Spanaway, WA | 32,774 | 77.0 yrs | 6.5% | 35.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Parkland, Washington has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Washington, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Parkland, Washington.
What is the health grade for Parkland, Washington?
Parkland, 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 Parkland, Washington?
People in Parkland, Washington can expect to live 76.1 years on average, 3.5 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Parkland, Washington?
7.7% of residents in Parkland, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 1.4 points above the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Parkland, Washington?
34.7% of adults in Parkland, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.2 points above the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Parkland, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 51,752 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 18.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 569,267 minutes a day and 207.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Parkland is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.19 lifetimes a year.
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