Health Profile of Shoreline, Washington
Shoreline 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
Shoreline Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Shoreline | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.8% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.1% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Shoreline is 79.4 years, about 0.3 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 3.8%, lower than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.1% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
23,017 residents in Shoreline are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,814 625 men · 1,190 women
- 75–84 3,041 1,174 men · 1,868 women
- 65–74 6,014 2,878 men · 3,136 women
- 50–64 12,147 6,175 men · 5,972 women
Younger residents
10,783 residents in Shoreline are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,098 1,494 boys · 1,604 girls
- 7–12 3,153 1,612 boys · 1,541 girls
- 3–7 2,589 1,394 boys · 1,195 girls
- 0–3 1,942 1,073 boys · 869 girls
About 3,374 residents in Shoreline (5.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Shoreline | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.4% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 21.1% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Shoreline is about 35% lower than in Washington. The rate of heart disease in Shoreline is about 27% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Shoreline is about 27% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Shoreline | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.8% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 14.0% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Shoreline is about 40% lower than in Washington. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Shoreline is about 31% lower than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,753 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 525,281 minutes a day and 191.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Shoreline is 79.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.60 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 | Shoreline | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.56 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Shoreline is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Shoreline, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Shoreline, WA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline, WA | 59,587 | 79.4 yrs #3/3 | 3.8% #1/3 | 21.1% #1/3 |
| Mountlake Terrace, WA | 23,156 | 82.0 yrs | 7.2% | 30.7% |
| Edmonds, WA | 42,432 | 81.6 yrs | 5.4% | 29.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Shoreline, Washington has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Washington, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Shoreline, Washington.
Is Shoreline, Washington a healthy place to live?
Shoreline, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Shoreline, Washington?
People in Shoreline, Washington can expect to live 79.4 years on average, about the same as the Washington average of 79.6.
What percentage of Shoreline, Washington residents are uninsured?
3.8% of residents in Shoreline, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 27 people, 2.6 points below the Washington rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Shoreline, Washington?
21.1% of adults in Shoreline, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 11.5 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Shoreline, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 47,753 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 17.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 525,281 minutes a day and 191.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Shoreline is 79.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.60 lifetimes a year.
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