Health Profile of Renton, Washington
Renton 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
Renton Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Renton | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.6% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.4% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Renton is 81.0 years, about 1.4 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 7.6%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.4% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
31,071 residents in Renton are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,596 634 men · 962 women
- 75–84 3,698 1,490 men · 2,207 women
- 65–74 7,112 3,233 men · 3,879 women
- 50–64 18,665 10,007 men · 8,658 women
Younger residents
21,730 residents in Renton are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,274 3,157 boys · 3,116 girls
- 7–12 6,256 3,060 boys · 3,196 girls
- 3–7 5,156 2,548 boys · 2,608 girls
- 0–3 4,045 2,060 boys · 1,985 girls
About 2,846 residents in Renton (2.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Renton | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.4% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.4% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 22.5% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Renton is about 36% lower than in Washington. The rate of obesity in Renton is about 31% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Renton is about 26% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Renton | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.0% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.2% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Renton is about 27% lower than in Washington. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Renton is about 20% lower than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 101,171 cigarettes a day, 3.0 million a month, or 36.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 406.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Renton is 81.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.54 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 | Renton | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.19 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Renton is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Renton, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Renton, WA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renton, WA | 106,398 | 81.0 yrs #1/2 | 7.6% #1/2 | 22.5% #1/2 |
| Kent, WA | 124,652 | 79.4 yrs | 9.0% | 24.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Renton, 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 Renton, Washington.
How healthy is Renton, Washington?
Renton, 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.
How long do people live in Renton, Washington?
People in Renton, Washington can expect to live 81.0 years on average, 1.4 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6.
What percentage of Renton, Washington residents are uninsured?
7.6% of residents in Renton, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 1.2 points above the Washington rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Renton, Washington?
22.5% of adults in Renton, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 10.0 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Renton, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 101,171 cigarettes a day, 3.0 million a month, or 36.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.1 million minutes a day and 406.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Renton is 81.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.54 lifetimes a year.
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