Health Profile of East Niles, California
East Niles 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
East Niles Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | East Niles | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 28.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in East Niles is 75.1 years, about 4.5 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 28.3% of residents, higher than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
5,958 residents in East Niles are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 213 91 men · 121 women
- 75–84 670 246 men · 424 women
- 65–74 1,198 645 men · 553 women
- 50–64 3,877 1,940 men · 1,937 women
Younger residents
7,989 residents in East Niles are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,748 1,338 boys · 1,410 girls
- 7–12 2,461 1,267 boys · 1,194 girls
- 3–7 1,673 851 boys · 822 girls
- 0–3 1,106 532 boys · 573 girls
About 871 residents in East Niles (3.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | East Niles | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.8% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.2% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.1% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in East Niles is about 34% lower than in California. The rate of diabetes in East Niles is about 31% higher than in California. The rate of obesity in East Niles is about 28% higher than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | East Niles | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 35.0% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in East Niles is about 60% higher than in California. The rate of smoking in East Niles is about 35% higher than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 33,805 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 371,858 minutes a day and 135.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in East Niles is 75.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.44 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 | East Niles | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 11.56 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 11.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in East Niles is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, East Niles, California has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat worse than California, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in East Niles, California.
Is East Niles, California a healthy place to live?
East Niles, 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.
What is the life expectancy in East Niles, California?
People in East Niles, California can expect to live 75.1 years on average, 4.5 years shorter than the California average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in East Niles, California?
11.1% of residents in East Niles, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 4.5 points above the California rate of 6.6%.
What is the obesity rate in East Niles, California?
39.1% of adults in East Niles, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 8.5 points above the California rate of 30.6%.
Which health problem stands out most in East Niles, California?
Compared with California as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 35.0%, about 60% higher than the California rate of 21.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in East Niles, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 33,805 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 371,858 minutes a day and 135.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in East Niles is 75.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.44 lifetimes a year.
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