Health Profile of Wenatchee, Washington
Wenatchee 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
Wenatchee Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Wenatchee | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.0% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.0% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Wenatchee is 79.0 years, about 0.6 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 11.0%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.0% of residents, higher than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,342 residents in Wenatchee are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 722 236 men · 487 women
- 75–84 1,099 477 men · 622 women
- 65–74 2,030 918 men · 1,111 women
- 50–64 4,491 2,118 men · 2,373 women
Younger residents
6,499 residents in Wenatchee are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,850 978 boys · 872 girls
- 7–12 1,967 1,050 boys · 917 girls
- 3–7 1,553 890 boys · 662 girls
- 0–3 1,130 665 boys · 466 girls
About 1,353 residents in Wenatchee (5.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Wenatchee | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Wenatchee are about the same as in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Wenatchee | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.7% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.9% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Wenatchee are about the same as in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 32,563 cigarettes a day, 976,888 a month, or 11.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 358,192 minutes a day and 130.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wenatchee is 79.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.15 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 | Wenatchee | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.90 | 5.25 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Wenatchee is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Wenatchee, Washington has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Washington, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Wenatchee, Washington.
What is the health grade for Wenatchee, Washington?
Wenatchee, 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 Wenatchee, Washington?
People in Wenatchee, Washington can expect to live 79.0 years on average, 0.6 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Wenatchee, Washington?
11.0% of residents in Wenatchee, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 4.7 points above the Washington rate of 6.3%.
How common is obesity in Wenatchee, Washington?
33.4% of adults in Wenatchee, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.9 points above the Washington rate of 32.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Wenatchee, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 32,563 cigarettes a day, 976,888 a month, or 11.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 358,192 minutes a day and 130.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Wenatchee is 79.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.15 lifetimes a year.
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