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 | Eastern Goleta Valley | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.8% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Eastern Goleta Valley is 82.9 years, about 3.3 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Eastern Goleta Valley is 4.8%, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Eastern Goleta Valley | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.7% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.4% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Eastern Goleta Valley is about 28% lower than in California. The rate of cancer in Eastern Goleta Valley is about 23% higher than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Eastern Goleta Valley | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.2% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Eastern Goleta Valley is about 37% lower than in California. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Eastern Goleta Valley is about 21% lower than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Eastern Goleta Valley | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.72 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Eastern Goleta Valley is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Eastern Goleta 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 Eastern Goleta Valley, California.
What is the health grade for Eastern Goleta Valley, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Eastern Goleta Valley, California.
What is the life expectancy in Eastern Goleta Valley, California?
The life expectancy in Eastern Goleta Valley, California is 82.9 years, higher than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Eastern Goleta Valley, California residents are uninsured?
4.8% of Eastern Goleta Valley, California residents are uninsured, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Eastern Goleta Valley, California residents are obese?
26.4% of Eastern Goleta Valley, California residents are classified as obese, lower than the California average of 30.6%.