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 | Fresno | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.6% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Fresno is 77.3 years, about 2.3 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Fresno is 6.6%, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Fresno | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.7% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.5% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Fresno is about 32% higher than in California. The rate of cancer in Fresno is about 25% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Fresno | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.7% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.5% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Fresno is about 30% higher than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Fresno | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 11.86 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 11.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Fresno is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Fresno, California has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Fresno, California.
What is the health grade for Fresno, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Fresno, California.
What is the life expectancy in Fresno, California?
The life expectancy in Fresno, California is 77.3 years, lower than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Fresno, California residents are uninsured?
6.6% of Fresno, California residents are uninsured, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Fresno, California residents are obese?
34.5% of Fresno, California residents are classified as obese, higher than the California average of 30.6%.