Health Profile of Cypress, California
Cypress Health Score
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.
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A+
Cypress Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Cypress | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.9% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Cypress is 81.7 years, about 2.1 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 4.9%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.8% of residents, lower than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
17,219 residents in Cypress are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 804 285 men · 519 women
- 75–84 2,266 998 men · 1,269 women
- 65–74 4,248 1,950 men · 2,298 women
- 50–64 9,901 4,720 men · 5,181 women
Younger residents
10,658 residents in Cypress are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,543 1,706 boys · 1,837 girls
- 7–12 3,139 1,548 boys · 1,591 girls
- 3–7 2,287 1,131 boys · 1,156 girls
- 0–3 1,689 817 boys · 872 girls
About 1,443 residents in Cypress (3.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Cypress | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.6% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 20.9% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Cypress is about 32% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Cypress is about 28% lower than in California. The rate of diabetes in Cypress is about 16% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Cypress | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.3% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.9% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Cypress is about 33% lower than in California. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Cypress is about 18% lower than in California. The rate of binge drinking in Cypress is about 16% lower than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,178 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 386,960 minutes a day and 141.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cypress is 81.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.29 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Cypress | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 11.99 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 12.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Cypress is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Cypress, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Cypress, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress, CA | 48,412 | 81.7 yrs #1/2 | 4.9% #1/2 | 20.9% #1/2 |
| Stanton, CA | 34,721 | 79.8 yrs | 9.2% | 26.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Cypress, California has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than California, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Cypress, California.
What is the health grade for Cypress, California?
Cypress, California has a Map AI Health Index grade of A+, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A+ grade means residents are among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the life expectancy in Cypress, California?
People in Cypress, California can expect to live 81.7 years on average, 2.1 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
What percentage of Cypress, California residents are uninsured?
4.9% of residents in Cypress, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 21 people, 1.7 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
How common is obesity in Cypress, California?
20.9% of adults in Cypress, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 9.7 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Cypress, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,178 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 386,960 minutes a day and 141.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Cypress is 81.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.29 lifetimes a year.
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