Health Profile of Richland, Washington
Richland 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
Richland Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Richland | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.5% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.3% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Richland is about the same as in Washington, at 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 5.5%, lower than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.3% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
20,058 residents in Richland are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,176 448 men · 729 women
- 75–84 2,848 1,300 men · 1,548 women
- 65–74 5,362 2,521 men · 2,840 women
- 50–64 10,672 5,484 men · 5,188 women
Younger residents
13,997 residents in Richland are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,262 2,263 boys · 1,999 girls
- 7–12 4,249 2,201 boys · 2,048 girls
- 3–7 3,216 1,737 boys · 1,479 girls
- 0–3 2,270 1,299 boys · 971 girls
About 2,465 residents in Richland (4.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Richland | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.7% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Richland is about 17% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Richland is about 16% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Richland | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.5% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.5% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Richland is about 18% lower than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 60,991 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 670,905 minutes a day and 244.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Richland is 79.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.85 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 | Richland | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.82 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Richland is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Richland, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Richland, WA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland, WA | 59,474 | 79.6 yrs #2/3 | 5.5% #1/3 | 31.7% #1/3 |
| Kennewick, WA | 74,609 | 78.7 yrs | 9.4% | 35.6% |
| Pasco, WA | 72,525 | 79.7 yrs | 11.7% | 39.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Richland, 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 Richland, Washington.
What is the health grade for Richland, Washington?
Richland, 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 average lifespan in Richland, Washington?
People in Richland, Washington can expect to live 79.6 years on average, about the same as the Washington average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Richland, Washington?
5.5% of residents in Richland, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 18 people, 0.9 points below the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What percentage of Richland, Washington residents are obese?
31.7% of adults in Richland, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.9 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Richland, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 60,991 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 22.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 670,905 minutes a day and 244.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Richland is 79.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.85 lifetimes a year.
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