Health Profile of Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver 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
Vancouver Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Vancouver | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.6% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.6% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Vancouver is 78.3 years, about 1.3 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 7.6%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.6% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
64,299 residents in Vancouver are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 4,178 1,331 men · 2,847 women
- 75–84 8,525 3,638 men · 4,888 women
- 65–74 16,501 7,414 men · 9,086 women
- 50–64 35,096 17,278 men · 17,818 women
Younger residents
39,809 residents in Vancouver are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 11,835 5,961 boys · 5,874 girls
- 7–12 11,992 5,911 boys · 6,081 girls
- 3–7 9,240 4,722 boys · 4,519 girls
- 0–3 6,742 3,765 boys · 2,976 girls
About 9,534 residents in Vancouver (4.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Vancouver | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.7% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Vancouver is about 16% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Vancouver | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.6% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.3% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Vancouver are about the same as in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 238,872 cigarettes a day, 7.2 million a month, or 87.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.6 million minutes a day and 959.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Vancouver is 78.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.06 lifetimes a day, or 23 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 | Vancouver | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.14 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Vancouver is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Vancouver, WA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Vancouver, WA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, WA | 192,630 | 78.3 yrs #1/3 | 7.6% #2/3 | 35.7% #2/3 |
| Hazel Dell, WA | 22,610 | 77.9 yrs | 10.5% | 35.3% |
| Orchards, WA | 26,432 | 77.4 yrs | 7.5% | 36.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Vancouver, 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 Vancouver, Washington.
What is the health grade for Vancouver, Washington?
Vancouver, 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 average lifespan in Vancouver, Washington?
People in Vancouver, Washington can expect to live 78.3 years on average, 1.3 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Vancouver, Washington?
7.6% of residents in Vancouver, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 1.3 points above the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Vancouver, Washington?
35.7% of adults in Vancouver, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.1 points above the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Vancouver, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 238,872 cigarettes a day, 7.2 million a month, or 87.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.6 million minutes a day and 959.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Vancouver is 78.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.06 lifetimes a day, or 23 lifetimes a year.
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