Health Profile of Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater 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
Tumwater Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Tumwater | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.7% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.0% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Tumwater is about the same as in Washington, at 79.7 years. The uninsured rate is 3.7%, lower than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.0% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,684 residents in Tumwater are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 450 230 men · 220 women
- 75–84 1,046 457 men · 589 women
- 65–74 1,990 881 men · 1,109 women
- 50–64 4,197 1,886 men · 2,311 women
Younger residents
4,494 residents in Tumwater are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,244 704 boys · 540 girls
- 7–12 1,400 683 boys · 717 girls
- 3–7 1,119 548 boys · 571 girls
- 0–3 731 372 boys · 359 girls
About 896 residents in Tumwater (3.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Tumwater | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.0% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Tumwater is about 19% lower than in Washington. The rate of diabetes in Tumwater is about 18% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Tumwater | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.9% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 15.9% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Tumwater is about 21% lower than in Washington. The rate of smoking in Tumwater is about 16% lower than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,896 cigarettes a day, 776,867 a month, or 9.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 284,851 minutes a day and 104.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Tumwater is 79.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.48 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 | Tumwater | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.87 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Tumwater is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Tumwater, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Tumwater, WA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater, WA | 23,169 | 79.7 yrs #1/3 | 3.7% #1/3 | 30.0% #1/3 |
| Olympia, WA | 51,739 | 79.1 yrs | 5.7% | 30.0% |
| Lacey, WA | 50,062 | 79.2 yrs | 5.7% | 30.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Tumwater, 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 Tumwater, Washington.
How healthy is Tumwater, Washington?
Tumwater, 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.
How long do people live in Tumwater, Washington?
People in Tumwater, Washington can expect to live 79.7 years on average, about the same as the Washington average of 79.6.
What percentage of Tumwater, Washington residents are uninsured?
3.7% of residents in Tumwater, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 27 people, 2.6 points below the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Tumwater, Washington?
30.0% of adults in Tumwater, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.6 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Tumwater, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,896 cigarettes a day, 776,867 a month, or 9.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 284,851 minutes a day and 104.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Tumwater is 79.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.48 lifetimes a year.
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