Health Profile of Hesperia, California
Hesperia 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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C
Hesperia Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hesperia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.7% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hesperia is 76.6 years, about 3.1 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 9.7%, higher than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.1% of residents, higher than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
25,985 residents in Hesperia are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,120 394 men · 725 women
- 75–84 2,891 1,356 men · 1,535 women
- 65–74 6,314 2,956 men · 3,358 women
- 50–64 15,661 7,790 men · 7,870 women
Younger residents
27,662 residents in Hesperia are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 8,916 4,353 boys · 4,563 girls
- 7–12 8,236 4,333 boys · 3,904 girls
- 3–7 6,028 3,289 boys · 2,739 girls
- 0–3 4,482 2,506 boys · 1,975 girls
About 3,441 residents in Hesperia (3.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hesperia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.3% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.8% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Hesperia is about 37% higher than in California. The rate of cancer in Hesperia is about 20% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hesperia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.7% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Hesperia is about 27% higher than in California. The rate of smoking in Hesperia is about 26% higher than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 121,012 cigarettes a day, 3.6 million a month, or 44.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 485.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hesperia is 76.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 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 | Hesperia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 9.17 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 9.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hesperia is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Hesperia, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hesperia, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia, CA | 96,827 | 76.6 yrs #1/2 | 9.7% #2/2 | 41.8% #1/2 |
| Victorville, CA | 129,417 | 75.2 yrs | 7.5% | 43.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hesperia, California has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with California, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hesperia, California.
Is Hesperia, California a healthy place to live?
Hesperia, California has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Hesperia, California?
People in Hesperia, California can expect to live 76.6 years on average, 3.1 years shorter than the California average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Hesperia, California?
9.7% of residents in Hesperia, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 3.1 points above the California rate of 6.6%.
How common is obesity in Hesperia, California?
41.8% of adults in Hesperia, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 11.2 points above the California rate of 30.6%.
What is the biggest health concern in Hesperia, California?
Compared with California as a whole, obesity stands out most: the adult rate here is 41.8%, about 37% higher than the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hesperia, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 121,012 cigarettes a day, 3.6 million a month, or 44.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 485.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hesperia is 76.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 lifetimes a year.
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