Health Profile of Pasco, Washington
Pasco 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
Pasco Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Pasco | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.7% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.7% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Pasco is about the same as in Washington, at 79.7 years. The uninsured rate is 11.7%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.7% of residents, higher than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,229 residents in Pasco are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 543 242 men · 301 women
- 75–84 1,806 816 men · 990 women
- 65–74 3,905 1,914 men · 1,991 women
- 50–64 9,975 4,985 men · 4,990 women
Younger residents
22,514 residents in Pasco are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,645 3,352 boys · 3,293 girls
- 7–12 6,602 3,202 boys · 3,401 girls
- 3–7 5,223 2,591 boys · 2,632 girls
- 0–3 4,044 2,108 boys · 1,935 girls
About 1,318 residents in Pasco (1.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Pasco | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.5% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.7% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.2% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Pasco is about 38% lower than in Washington. The rate of heart disease in Pasco is about 31% lower than in Washington. The rate of obesity in Pasco is about 20% higher than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Pasco | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.0% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.8% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Pasco are about the same as in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 79,804 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 877,841 minutes a day and 320.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pasco is 79.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.65 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 | Pasco | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.08 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Pasco is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Pasco, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Pasco, WA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasco, WA | 72,525 | 79.7 yrs #1/3 | 11.7% #3/3 | 39.2% #3/3 |
| Kennewick, WA | 74,609 | 78.7 yrs | 9.4% | 35.6% |
| Richland, WA | 59,474 | 79.6 yrs | 5.5% | 31.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pasco, 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 Pasco, Washington.
Is Pasco, Washington a healthy place to live?
Pasco, 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 Pasco, Washington?
People in Pasco, Washington can expect to live 79.7 years on average, about the same as the Washington average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Pasco, Washington?
11.7% of residents in Pasco, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 5.3 points above the Washington rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Pasco, Washington?
39.2% of adults in Pasco, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.7 points above the Washington rate of 32.6%.
What is the biggest health concern in Pasco, Washington?
Compared with Washington as a whole, obesity stands out most: the adult rate here is 39.2%, about 20% higher than the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Pasco, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 79,804 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 877,841 minutes a day and 320.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pasco is 79.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.65 lifetimes a year.
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