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 Gardens | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 17.4% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Bell Gardens is 79.3 years, about 0.3 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Bell Gardens is 17.4%, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Bell Gardens | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.1% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.1% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.2% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 27.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Bell Gardens is about 67% higher than in California. The rate of cancer in Bell Gardens is about 51% lower than in California. The rate of obesity in Bell Gardens is about 21% higher than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bell Gardens | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.3% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.2% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Bell Gardens is about 52% higher than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Bell Gardens | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 12.27 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 12.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bell Gardens is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bell Gardens, California has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with California, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Bell Gardens, California.
What is the health grade for Bell Gardens, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Bell Gardens, California.
What is the life expectancy in Bell Gardens, California?
The life expectancy in Bell Gardens, California is 79.3 years, lower than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Bell Gardens, California residents are uninsured?
17.4% of Bell Gardens, California residents are uninsured, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Bell Gardens, California residents are obese?
37.2% of Bell Gardens, California residents are classified as obese, higher than the California average of 30.6%.