Health Profile of South Hill, Washington
South Hill 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
South Hill Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | South Hill | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.1% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.0% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in South Hill is 79.2 years, about 0.4 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 5.1%, lower than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.0% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,819 residents in South Hill are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 824 262 men · 562 women
- 75–84 1,965 774 men · 1,191 women
- 65–74 3,920 1,734 men · 2,186 women
- 50–64 10,110 4,994 men · 5,115 women
Younger residents
17,325 residents in South Hill are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,705 3,071 boys · 2,635 girls
- 7–12 5,321 2,789 boys · 2,531 girls
- 3–7 3,728 1,935 boys · 1,793 girls
- 0–3 2,571 1,389 boys · 1,182 girls
About 1,808 residents in South Hill (2.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | South Hill | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.2% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.1% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.2% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in South Hill is about 40% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in South Hill is about 28% lower than in Washington. The rate of cancer in South Hill is about 26% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | South Hill | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.1% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.2% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in South Hill are about the same as in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 69,925 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 769,174 minutes a day and 280.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South Hill is 79.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.74 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 | South Hill | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.96 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in South Hill is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
South Hill, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How South Hill, WA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill, WA | 63,936 | 79.2 yrs #1/3 | 5.1% #1/3 | 32.2% #1/3 |
| Puyallup, WA | 42,307 | 78.3 yrs | 5.5% | 32.2% |
| Frederickson, WA | 25,107 | 78.8 yrs | 8.1% | 33.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, South Hill, 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 South Hill, Washington.
What is the health grade for South Hill, Washington?
South Hill, 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 South Hill, Washington?
People in South Hill, Washington can expect to live 79.2 years on average, about the same as the Washington average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in South Hill, Washington?
5.1% of residents in South Hill, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 19 people, 1.2 points below the Washington rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in South Hill, Washington?
32.2% of adults in South Hill, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in South Hill, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 69,925 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 769,174 minutes a day and 280.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in South Hill is 79.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.74 lifetimes a year.
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