Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Bell | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 13.3% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Bell is 81.7 years, about 2.1 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Bell is 13.3%, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Bell | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.4% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.4% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.6% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Bell is about 50% higher than in California. The rate of cancer in Bell is about 46% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Bell is about 22% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bell | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.7% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Bell is about 40% higher than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Bell | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 12.20 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 12.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bell is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bell, California has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Bell, California.
What is the health grade for Bell, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Bell, California.
What is the life expectancy in Bell, California?
The life expectancy in Bell, California is 81.7 years, higher than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Bell, California residents are uninsured?
13.3% of Bell, California residents are uninsured, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Bell, California residents are obese?
35.4% of Bell, California residents are classified as obese, higher than the California average of 30.6%.