Health Profile of Highland, California
Highland 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
Highland Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Highland | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.0% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Highland is 77.0 years, about 2.6 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 8.0%, higher than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.1% of residents, higher than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,936 residents in Highland are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 478 168 men · 310 women
- 75–84 1,437 638 men · 798 women
- 65–74 2,943 1,339 men · 1,604 women
- 50–64 8,078 3,962 men · 4,116 women
Younger residents
12,959 residents in Highland are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,985 1,889 boys · 2,096 girls
- 7–12 3,752 1,883 boys · 1,869 girls
- 3–7 2,964 1,544 boys · 1,420 girls
- 0–3 2,258 1,218 boys · 1,040 girls
About 1,556 residents in Highland (3.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Highland | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.8% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Highland is about 30% higher than in California. The rate of cancer in Highland is about 27% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Highland is about 18% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Highland | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.9% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Highland is about 18% higher than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 53,882 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 592,699 minutes a day and 216.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Highland is 77.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.35 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 | Highland | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.56 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 10.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Highland is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Highland, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Highland, CA is the 3rd largest of the 4 cities compared here, 48,019 residents against a local median of 78,265. There is no headline here. Every measure below sits within 15% of the median across the nearest cities, which makes Highland, CA an unremarkable member of its own neighbourhood rather than an outlier in it.
The largest of those small differences is obesity, 14% above the local median at 39.8% against 34.8%. Highland, CA has the 3rd lowest obesity of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland, CA | 48,019 | 77.0 yrs #3/4 | 8.0% #3/4 | 39.8% #3/4 |
| Redlands, CA | 78,265 | 79.5 yrs | 5.1% | 34.8% |
| Loma Linda, CA | 21,884 | 78.5 yrs | 7.4% | 33.5% |
| San Bernardino, CA | 229,846 | 76.1 yrs | 10.5% | 43.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Highland, 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 Highland, California.
Is Highland, California a healthy place to live?
Highland, 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 Highland, California?
People in Highland, California can expect to live 77.0 years on average, 2.6 years shorter than the California average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Highland, California?
8.0% of residents in Highland, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 1.5 points above the California rate of 6.6%.
How common is obesity in Highland, California?
39.8% of adults in Highland, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 9.2 points above the California rate of 30.6%.
What health issue is more common in Highland, California than elsewhere?
Compared with California as a whole, obesity stands out most: the adult rate here is 39.8%, about 30% higher than the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Highland, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 53,882 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 19.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 592,699 minutes a day and 216.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Highland is 77.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.35 lifetimes a year.
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