Health Profile of Yakima, Washington
Yakima 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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C
Yakima Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Yakima | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.8% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.2% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Yakima is 77.2 years, about 2.5 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 11.8%, higher than the Washington average of 6.3%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.2% of residents, higher than the Washington average of 15.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
26,588 residents in Yakima are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,249 889 men · 1,361 women
- 75–84 4,135 1,777 men · 2,358 women
- 65–74 7,022 3,204 men · 3,817 women
- 50–64 13,182 6,496 men · 6,686 women
Younger residents
24,353 residents in Yakima are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,194 3,715 boys · 3,479 girls
- 7–12 7,100 3,814 boys · 3,286 girls
- 3–7 5,684 3,010 boys · 2,674 girls
- 0–3 4,375 2,168 boys · 2,207 girls
About 5,295 residents in Yakima (5.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Yakima | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 10.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.7% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.3% | 32.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Yakima is about 20% lower than in Washington.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Yakima | Washington Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.2% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% | 16.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.7% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Yakima is about 32% higher than in Washington. The rate of smoking in Yakima is about 17% higher than in Washington.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 126,782 cigarettes a day, 3.8 million a month, or 46.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 509.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Yakima is 77.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 13 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 | Yakima | 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 Yakima is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Yakima, Washington has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Washington, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Yakima, Washington.
How healthy is Yakima, Washington?
Yakima, Washington has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Yakima, Washington?
People in Yakima, Washington can expect to live 77.2 years on average, 2.5 years shorter than the Washington average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Yakima, Washington?
11.8% of residents in Yakima, Washington have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 5.4 points above the Washington rate of 6.3%.
What is the obesity rate in Yakima, Washington?
37.3% of adults in Yakima, Washington are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.7 points above the Washington rate of 32.6%.
What health issue is more common in Yakima, Washington than elsewhere?
Compared with Washington as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 26.7%, about 32% higher than the Washington rate of 20.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Yakima, Washington go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 126,782 cigarettes a day, 3.8 million a month, or 46.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 509.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Yakima is 77.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 13 lifetimes a year.
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