Health Profile of Spokane, Washington
Spokane 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
Spokane Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Spokane | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.6% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.2% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Spokane is 76.5 years, about 3.1 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 5.6%, lower than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.2% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
71,778 residents in Spokane are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 4,694 1,490 men · 3,204 women
- 75–84 9,799 4,142 men · 5,657 women
- 65–74 18,904 8,919 men · 9,985 women
- 50–64 38,381 18,597 men · 19,784 women
Younger residents
43,791 residents in Spokane are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 13,411 6,876 boys · 6,535 girls
- 7–12 13,142 6,726 boys · 6,416 girls
- 3–7 9,999 5,134 boys · 4,865 girls
- 0–3 7,240 3,711 boys · 3,528 girls
About 12,779 residents in Spokane (5.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Spokane | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.2% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.7% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Spokane are about the same as in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Spokane | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.5% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.2% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Spokane are about the same as in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 291,510 cigarettes a day, 8.7 million a month, or 106.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.2 million minutes a day and 1.2 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Spokane is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.08 lifetimes a day, or 29 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 | Spokane | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.80 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Spokane is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Spokane, 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 Spokane, Washington.
How healthy is Spokane, Washington?
Spokane, 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 life expectancy in Spokane, Washington?
People in Spokane, Washington can expect to live 76.5 years on average, 3.1 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6.
What percentage of Spokane, Washington residents are uninsured?
5.6% of residents in Spokane, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 18 people, 0.8 points below the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What percentage of Spokane, Washington residents are obese?
33.7% of adults in Spokane, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.2 points above the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Spokane, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 291,510 cigarettes a day, 8.7 million a month, or 106.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.2 million minutes a day and 1.2 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Spokane is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.08 lifetimes a day, or 29 lifetimes a year.
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