Health Profile of Fallbrook, California
Fallbrook 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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B
Fallbrook Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Fallbrook | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.2% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Fallbrook is 80.2 years, about 0.6 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 12.2%, higher than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.5% of residents, higher than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,932 residents in Fallbrook are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 577 217 men · 360 women
- 75–84 1,196 526 men · 670 women
- 65–74 2,348 1,209 men · 1,139 women
- 50–64 4,811 2,477 men · 2,334 women
Younger residents
7,404 residents in Fallbrook are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,964 1,100 boys · 864 girls
- 7–12 2,014 1,082 boys · 932 girls
- 3–7 1,858 955 boys · 903 girls
- 0–3 1,568 788 boys · 780 girls
About 1,065 residents in Fallbrook (3.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Fallbrook | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.4% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Fallbrook are about the same as in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Fallbrook | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.1% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Fallbrook are about the same as in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 26,278 cigarettes a day, 788,327 a month, or 9.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 289,053 minutes a day and 105.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fallbrook is 80.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.50 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 | Fallbrook | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.79 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 10.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Fallbrook is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Fallbrook, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Fallbrook, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallbrook, CA | 29,126 | 80.2 yrs #2/2 | 12.2% #2/2 | 30.4% #1/2 |
| Temecula, CA | 92,602 | 82.4 yrs | 5.4% | 30.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Fallbrook, 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 Fallbrook, California.
How healthy is Fallbrook, California?
Fallbrook, California has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Fallbrook, California?
People in Fallbrook, California can expect to live 80.2 years on average, 0.6 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Fallbrook, California?
12.2% of residents in Fallbrook, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 5.6 points above the California rate of 6.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Fallbrook, California?
30.4% of adults in Fallbrook, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Fallbrook, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 26,278 cigarettes a day, 788,327 a month, or 9.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 289,053 minutes a day and 105.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Fallbrook is 80.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.50 lifetimes a year.
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