Obesity rates in Washington in 2024

What is the obesity rate in Washington?

In Washington, 28% of the adult population is obese, according to the Behavioral Risk Factor Monitoring System

The age group with the highest adult incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old with 32.8% of this population. The obesity rate is higher for Female (28%) in Washington. Find also the relationship between income/education and obesity in Washington.

Defining Adult Obesity

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to define healthy, overweight and obesity. Use the BMI Calculator to find your BMI.

  • If your BMI is < 18.5: Underweight range.
  • If your BMI is 18.5 to <25: Healthy weight range.
  • If your BMI is 25.0 to <30: Overweight range.
  • If your BMI <= 30.0: Obesity range.

Obesity rates evolution in Washington

Year Obesity rate in Washington Obesity rate in the USA
2011 26.5% 27.4%
2012 26.8% 27.7%
2013 27.2% 28.3%
2014 27.3% 28.9%
2015 26.4% 28.9%
2016 28.6% 29.6%
2017 27.7% 30.1%
2018 28.7% 30.9%
2019 28.3% 31.4%
2020 28% 31.9%

Obesity rates by age group in Washington

What age group has the highest obesity rate in Washington?

In Washington, the age group with the highest incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old. 32.8% of the population is obese.

The age group with the lowest obesity rate is 18 - 24 years old, with 17.3% of this population.

  • 17.3% of people 18 - 24 years old are obese.
  • 25.8% of people 25 - 34 years old are obese.
  • 31.9% of people 35 - 44 years old are obese.
  • 32.8% of people 45 - 54 years old are obese.
  • 29.7% of people 55 - 64 years old are obese.
  • 27.9% of people 65 or older years old are obese.

Obesity rates by age group in Washington

Age range Obesity rate in Washington Sample size
18 - 24 17.3% 724
25 - 34 25.8% 1,225
35 - 44 31.9% 1,412
45 - 54 32.8% 1,651
55 - 64 29.7% 2,200
65 or older 27.9% 4,176

Obesity rates by gender in Washington

Which gender has the highest rate of obesity in Washington?

The obesity rate is higher for Females (28%) in Washington. Male obesity rate is 28%.

An important risk factor for the onset of obesity is gender. In the majority of the population, women have a twice-as-high risk of being overweight or obese. In addition, women have a twofold higher mortality risk than overweight men and are more likely to experience physical and psychological comorbidities associated with obesity.

Obesity rates by gender in Washington

Year Females Males
2011 24.9% 27.9%
2012 26.3% 27.3%
2013 27.7% 26.6%
2014 26% 28.5%
2015 25.9% 26.9%
2016 27.7% 29.5%
2017 27.1% 28.2%
2018 28% 29.4%
2019 28% 28.7%
2020 28% 28%

Obesity rates by income and education in Washington

In Washington, the income group with the highest incidence of obesity is Less than $15,000. 36.6% of the population is obese.

The income group with the lowest obesity rate is $75,000 or greater, with 24.9% of this population.

  • 36.6% of people Less than $15,000 yearly income in Washington are obese.
  • 30.3% of people $15,000 - $24,999 yearly income in Washington are obese.
  • 30.8% of people $25,000 - $34,999 yearly income in Washington are obese.
  • 31.3% of people $35,000 - $49,999 yearly income in Washington are obese.
  • 31.6% of people $50,000 - $74,999 yearly income in Washington are obese.
  • 24.9% of people $75,000 or greater yearly income in Washington are obese.

Use our BMI calculator for women or our BMI calculator for men to find what your BMI.

Obesity rates by income in Washington

Yearly income Obesity rate
Less than $15,000 36.6%
$15,000 - $24,999 30.3%
$25,000 - $34,999 30.8%
$35,000 - $49,999 31.3%
$50,000 - $74,999 31.6%
$75,000 or greater 24.9%

Obesity rates by education in Washington

Education group Obesity rate
College graduate 22.7%
High school graduate 31.8%
Less than high school 35.5%
Some college or technical school 29.6%