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 | Benicia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.1% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Benicia is 80.6 years, about 0.9 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Benicia is 1.1%, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Benicia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.8% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Benicia is about 35% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Benicia is about 21% lower than in California. The rate of diabetes in Benicia is about 15% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Benicia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.2% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Benicia is about 29% lower than in California. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Benicia is about 26% lower than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Benicia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.01 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Benicia is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Benicia, California has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than California, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Benicia, California.
What is the health grade for Benicia, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Benicia, California.
What is the life expectancy in Benicia, California?
The life expectancy in Benicia, California is 80.6 years, higher than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Benicia, California residents are uninsured?
1.1% of Benicia, California residents are uninsured, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Benicia, California residents are obese?
27.8% of Benicia, California residents are classified as obese, lower than the California average of 30.6%.