Health Profile of University Place, Washington
University Place 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
University Place Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | University Place | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.2% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.0% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in University Place is 80.4 years, about 0.8 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 4.2%, 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
11,299 residents in University Place are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 650 244 men · 406 women
- 75–84 1,714 717 men · 997 women
- 65–74 2,835 1,293 men · 1,542 women
- 50–64 6,100 3,024 men · 3,076 women
Younger residents
7,281 residents in University Place are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,355 1,165 boys · 1,191 girls
- 7–12 2,150 1,076 boys · 1,074 girls
- 3–7 1,607 781 boys · 826 girls
- 0–3 1,169 550 boys · 619 girls
About 1,314 residents in University Place (4.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | University Place | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.1% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.9% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in University Place is about 25% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | University Place | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.4% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.1% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in University Place is about 19% lower than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,165 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 375,819 minutes a day and 137.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in University Place is 80.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.25 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 | University Place | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.10 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in University Place is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
University Place, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How University Place, WA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Place, WA | 33,063 | 80.4 yrs #1/2 | 4.2% #1/2 | 31.9% #1/2 |
| Lakewood, WA | 63,883 | 77.2 yrs | 10.1% | 35.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, University Place, 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 University Place, Washington.
What is the health grade for University Place, Washington?
University Place, 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 University Place, Washington?
People in University Place, Washington can expect to live 80.4 years on average, 0.8 years longer than the Washington average of 79.6.
What percentage of University Place, Washington residents are uninsured?
4.2% of residents in University Place, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 2.1 points below the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in University Place, Washington?
31.9% of adults in University Place, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.7 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in University Place, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,165 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 375,819 minutes a day and 137.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in University Place is 80.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.25 lifetimes a year.
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