Health Profile of Spokane Valley, Washington
Spokane Valley 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 Valley Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Spokane Valley | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.0% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.7% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Spokane Valley is 77.2 years, about 2.4 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0%, lower than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.7% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
30,806 residents in Spokane Valley are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,939 577 men · 1,363 women
- 75–84 4,363 1,813 men · 2,549 women
- 65–74 8,124 3,736 men · 4,387 women
- 50–64 16,381 7,872 men · 8,508 women
Younger residents
19,722 residents in Spokane Valley are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,405 2,938 boys · 2,468 girls
- 7–12 5,846 3,046 boys · 2,801 girls
- 3–7 4,875 2,553 boys · 2,322 girls
- 0–3 3,595 1,880 boys · 1,715 girls
About 5,218 residents in Spokane Valley (5.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Spokane Valley | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Spokane Valley are about the same as in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Spokane Valley | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.3% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.0% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Spokane Valley are about the same as in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 117,250 cigarettes a day, 3.5 million a month, or 42.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 470.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Spokane Valley is 77.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 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 Valley | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.05 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Spokane Valley is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Spokane Valley, 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 Valley, Washington.
How healthy is Spokane Valley, Washington?
Spokane Valley, 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 Valley, Washington?
People in Spokane Valley, Washington can expect to live 77.2 years on average, 2.4 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Spokane Valley, Washington?
6.0% of residents in Spokane Valley, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, about the same as the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Spokane Valley, Washington?
33.4% of adults in Spokane Valley, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.8 points above the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Spokane Valley, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 117,250 cigarettes a day, 3.5 million a month, or 42.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 470.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Spokane Valley is 77.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 lifetimes a year.
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