Health Profile of Walla Walla, Washington
Walla Walla 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
Walla Walla Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Walla Walla | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.9% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.1% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Walla Walla is 78.8 years, about 0.8 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.1% of residents, lower than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,457 residents in Walla Walla are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 995 381 men · 614 women
- 75–84 1,431 567 men · 864 women
- 65–74 2,399 1,153 men · 1,246 women
- 50–64 4,633 2,492 men · 2,140 women
Younger residents
4,790 residents in Walla Walla are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,568 823 boys · 745 girls
- 7–12 1,428 731 boys · 697 girls
- 3–7 1,044 549 boys · 495 girls
- 0–3 751 382 boys · 369 girls
About 1,759 residents in Walla Walla (6.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Walla Walla | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.5% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Walla Walla is about 21% lower than in Washington. The rate of heart disease in Walla Walla is about 16% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Walla Walla | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.6% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.6% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Walla Walla are about the same as in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,846 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 405,307 minutes a day and 147.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Walla Walla is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.57 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 | Walla Walla | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.09 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Walla Walla is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Walla Walla, 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 Walla Walla, Washington.
How healthy is Walla Walla, Washington?
Walla Walla, 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 Walla Walla, Washington?
People in Walla Walla, Washington can expect to live 78.8 years on average, 0.8 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6.
What percentage of Walla Walla, Washington residents are uninsured?
7.9% of residents in Walla Walla, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 1.6 points above the Washington rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Walla Walla, Washington?
28.5% of adults in Walla Walla, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 4.1 points below the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Walla Walla, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,846 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 405,307 minutes a day and 147.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Walla Walla is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.57 lifetimes a year.
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