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 | Castro Valley | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.4% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Castro Valley is 80.6 years, about 1.0 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Castro Valley is 4.4%, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Castro Valley | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 25.1% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Castro Valley is about 28% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Castro Valley is about 18% lower than in California. The rate of obesity in Castro Valley is about 18% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Castro Valley | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.7% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Castro Valley is about 26% lower than in California. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Castro Valley is about 23% lower than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Castro Valley | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.84 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Castro Valley is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, California.
What is the health grade for Castro Valley, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Castro Valley, California.
What is the life expectancy in Castro Valley, California?
The life expectancy in Castro Valley, California is 80.6 years, higher than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Castro Valley, California residents are uninsured?
4.4% of Castro Valley, California residents are uninsured, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Castro Valley, California residents are obese?
25.1% of Castro Valley, California residents are classified as obese, lower than the California average of 30.6%.