Health Profile of Hanford, California
Hanford 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
Hanford Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hanford | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.0% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hanford is 79.1 years, about 0.5 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.1% of residents, higher than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,391 residents in Hanford are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 847 283 men · 564 women
- 75–84 1,792 728 men · 1,064 women
- 65–74 3,441 1,679 men · 1,762 women
- 50–64 7,310 3,695 men · 3,615 women
Younger residents
13,717 residents in Hanford are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,483 2,333 boys · 2,150 girls
- 7–12 4,081 2,052 boys · 2,029 girls
- 3–7 2,948 1,446 boys · 1,502 girls
- 0–3 2,206 1,071 boys · 1,135 girls
About 1,751 residents in Hanford (3.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hanford | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.2% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.0% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Hanford is about 17% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hanford | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.1% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Hanford are about the same as in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 51,761 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 18.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 569,373 minutes a day and 207.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hanford is 79.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.00 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 | Hanford | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 12.56 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 12.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hanford is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hanford, 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 Hanford, California.
Is Hanford, California a healthy place to live?
Hanford, 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.
How long do people live in Hanford, California?
People in Hanford, California can expect to live 79.1 years on average, 0.5 years shorter than the California average of 79.6.
What percentage of Hanford, California residents are uninsured?
6.0% of residents in Hanford, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 0.6 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
What percentage of Hanford, California residents are obese?
33.0% of adults in Hanford, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.4 points above the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hanford, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 51,761 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 18.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 569,373 minutes a day and 207.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hanford is 79.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.00 lifetimes a year.
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