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 | Imperial Beach | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.3% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Imperial Beach is 79.3 years, about 0.3 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Imperial Beach is 10.3%, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Imperial Beach | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.6% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.0% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Imperial Beach is about 27% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Imperial Beach is about 22% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Imperial Beach | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.4% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Imperial Beach are about the same as in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Imperial Beach | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.29 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 10.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Imperial Beach is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Imperial Beach, 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 Imperial Beach, California.
What is the health grade for Imperial Beach, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Imperial Beach, California.
What is the life expectancy in Imperial Beach, California?
The life expectancy in Imperial Beach, California is 79.3 years, lower than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Imperial Beach, California residents are uninsured?
10.3% of Imperial Beach, California residents are uninsured, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Imperial Beach, California residents are obese?
31.6% of Imperial Beach, California residents are classified as obese, higher than the California average of 30.6%.