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 | Carson | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.5% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Carson is 80.1 years, about 0.5 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Carson is 7.5%, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Carson | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.8% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.7% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Carson is about 24% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Carson is about 23% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Carson | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.0% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Carson is about 29% lower than in California. The rate of binge drinking in Carson is about 17% lower than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Carson | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 11.60 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 11.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Carson is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Carson, 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 Carson, California.
What is the health grade for Carson, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Carson, California.
What is the life expectancy in Carson, California?
The life expectancy in Carson, California is 80.1 years, higher than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Carson, California residents are uninsured?
7.5% of Carson, California residents are uninsured, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Carson, California residents are obese?
27.7% of Carson, California residents are classified as obese, lower than the California average of 30.6%.