Health Profile of Redmond, Washington
Redmond 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+
Redmond Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Redmond | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.9% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 6.8% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Redmond is 83.8 years, about 4.1 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 3.9%, lower than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 6.8% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
18,360 residents in Redmond are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,246 445 men · 801 women
- 75–84 2,234 932 men · 1,302 women
- 65–74 4,132 1,841 men · 2,290 women
- 50–64 10,749 5,404 men · 5,344 women
Younger residents
14,435 residents in Redmond are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,636 1,766 boys · 1,870 girls
- 7–12 4,392 2,271 boys · 2,121 girls
- 3–7 3,691 1,997 boys · 1,694 girls
- 0–3 2,717 1,512 boys · 1,205 girls
About 1,502 residents in Redmond (2.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Redmond | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 5.1% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.3% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 18.1% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Redmond is about 52% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Redmond is about 50% lower than in Washington. The rate of obesity in Redmond is about 44% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Redmond | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 7.5% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 10.7% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Redmond is about 55% lower than in Washington. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Redmond is about 47% lower than in Washington. The rate of binge drinking in Redmond is about 18% higher than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,944 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 472,387 minutes a day and 172.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Redmond is 83.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.92 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 | Redmond | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.48 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Redmond is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Redmond, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Redmond, WA is the 3rd largest of the 5 cities compared here, 71,994 residents against a local median of 56,084. Where Redmond, WA breaks from the cities next to it is uninsured, sitting 20% above the local median of 3.3% at 3.9%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 2.0% on uninsured, so Redmond, WA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Redmond, WA has the 4th lowest uninsured of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond, WA | 71,994 | 83.8 yrs #2/5 | 3.9% #4/5 | 18.1% #1/5 |
| Cottage Lake, WA | 24,620 | 83.5 yrs | 2.9% | 20.8% |
| Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA | 23,529 | 83.1 yrs | 2.2% | 19.5% |
| Bellevue, WA | 149,047 | 83.9 yrs | 4.2% | 18.4% |
| Kirkland, WA | 87,547 | 83.3 yrs | 3.6% | 20.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Redmond, 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 Redmond, Washington.
How healthy is Redmond, Washington?
Redmond, 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 Redmond, Washington?
People in Redmond, Washington can expect to live 83.8 years on average, 4.1 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Redmond, Washington?
3.9% of residents in Redmond, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 25 people, 2.4 points below the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Redmond, Washington?
18.1% of adults in Redmond, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 6, 14.5 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Redmond, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,944 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 472,387 minutes a day and 172.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Redmond is 83.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.92 lifetimes a year.
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