Overall Health Rating
Healthier than 76% of states in US
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.
Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in California
- San Francisco County (106% of U.S. avg)
- San Mateo County (106% of U.S. avg)
- Santa Clara County (106% of U.S. avg)
- Lake County (99% of U.S. avg)
- Imperial County (99% of U.S. avg)
- Tulare County (99% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Health Index, which combines life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment.
General Health Overview
| Metric | California | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in California is 79.6 years, about 1.3 years longer than the US average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in California is 6.9%, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | California | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.4% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in California are about the same as in US.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | California | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in California is about 27% lower than in US.
Air Quality
| Metric | California | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in California is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, California has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in California.
What is the health grade for California?
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Is California one of the healthiest states in US?
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What is the life expectancy in California?
The life expectancy in California is 79.6 years, higher than the US average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of California residents are uninsured?
6.9% of California residents are uninsured, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
What percentage of California residents are obese?
30.6% of California residents are classified as obese, lower than the US average of 34.3%.