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 | East Palo Alto | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.0% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in East Palo Alto is 79.1 years, about 0.6 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in East Palo Alto is 7.0%, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | East Palo Alto | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.5% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.2% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.2% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in East Palo Alto is about 44% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in East Palo Alto is about 33% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | East Palo Alto | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.0% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.3% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in East Palo Alto is about 16% higher than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | East Palo Alto | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.45 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in East Palo Alto is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, East Palo Alto, 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 East Palo Alto, California.
What is the health grade for East Palo Alto, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; East Palo Alto, California.
What is the life expectancy in East Palo Alto, California?
The life expectancy in East Palo Alto, California is 79.1 years, lower than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of East Palo Alto, California residents are uninsured?
7.0% of East Palo Alto, California residents are uninsured, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of East Palo Alto, California residents are obese?
31.2% of East Palo Alto, California residents are classified as obese, higher than the California average of 30.6%.