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 | Carmichael | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.1% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Carmichael is 78.2 years, about 1.4 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Carmichael is 5.1%, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Carmichael | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.5% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.5% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Carmichael is about 19% higher than in California. The rate of self-rated poor health in Carmichael is about 18% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Carmichael | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.1% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.6% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Carmichael are about the same as in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Carmichael | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.94 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Carmichael is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Carmichael, California has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Carmichael, California.
What is the health grade for Carmichael, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Carmichael, California.
What is the life expectancy in Carmichael, California?
The life expectancy in Carmichael, California is 78.2 years, lower than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Carmichael, California residents are uninsured?
5.1% of Carmichael, California residents are uninsured, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Carmichael, California residents are obese?
30.5% of Carmichael, California residents are classified as obese, lower than the California average of 30.6%.