Health Profile of Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert Hot Springs 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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C
Desert Hot Springs Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Desert Hot Springs | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Desert Hot Springs is 74.8 years, about 4.8 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 11.1%, higher than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 23.9% of residents, higher than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,927 residents in Desert Hot Springs are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 315 144 men · 171 women
- 75–84 995 481 men · 514 women
- 65–74 1,999 1,065 men · 934 women
- 50–64 4,618 2,276 men · 2,343 women
Younger residents
7,155 residents in Desert Hot Springs are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,276 1,147 boys · 1,129 girls
- 7–12 2,003 1,020 boys · 983 girls
- 3–7 1,600 773 boys · 827 girls
- 0–3 1,276 575 boys · 701 girls
About 1,335 residents in Desert Hot Springs (4.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Desert Hot Springs | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.9% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.2% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Desert Hot Springs is about 28% higher than in California. The rate of diabetes in Desert Hot Springs is about 22% higher than in California. The rate of cancer in Desert Hot Springs is about 16% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Desert Hot Springs | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.3% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.7% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Desert Hot Springs is about 31% higher than in California. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Desert Hot Springs is about 26% higher than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,084 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 396,921 minutes a day and 144.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Desert Hot Springs is 74.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.68 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 | Desert Hot Springs | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.25 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Desert Hot Springs is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Desert Hot Springs, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Desert Hot Springs, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Hot Springs, CA | 26,986 | 74.8 yrs #2/2 | 11.1% #2/2 | 39.2% #2/2 |
| Cathedral City, CA | 45,926 | 78.7 yrs | 9.8% | 35.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Desert Hot Springs, California has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with California, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Is Desert Hot Springs, California a healthy place to live?
Desert Hot Springs, California has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Desert Hot Springs, California?
People in Desert Hot Springs, California can expect to live 74.8 years on average, 4.8 years shorter than the California average of 79.6.
What percentage of Desert Hot Springs, California residents are uninsured?
11.1% of residents in Desert Hot Springs, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 4.5 points above the California rate of 6.6%.
How common is obesity in Desert Hot Springs, California?
39.2% of adults in Desert Hot Springs, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 8.6 points above the California rate of 30.6%.
What health issue is more common in Desert Hot Springs, California than elsewhere?
Compared with California as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 18.3%, about 31% higher than the California rate of 13.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Desert Hot Springs, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 36,084 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 13.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 396,921 minutes a day and 144.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Desert Hot Springs is 74.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.68 lifetimes a year.
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