Health Profile of Lake Elsinore, California
Lake Elsinore 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
Lake Elsinore Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lake Elsinore | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.8% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lake Elsinore is 77.8 years, about 1.8 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 6.8%, higher than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.5% of residents, higher than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,661 residents in Lake Elsinore are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 513 213 men · 300 women
- 75–84 1,647 684 men · 963 women
- 65–74 3,701 1,631 men · 2,069 women
- 50–64 10,801 5,548 men · 5,252 women
Younger residents
19,306 residents in Lake Elsinore are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,058 3,306 boys · 2,752 girls
- 7–12 5,730 3,087 boys · 2,643 girls
- 3–7 4,378 2,241 boys · 2,137 girls
- 0–3 3,139 1,512 boys · 1,627 girls
About 1,609 residents in Lake Elsinore (2.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lake Elsinore | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.2% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.9% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Lake Elsinore is about 33% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Lake Elsinore is about 25% lower than in California. The rate of obesity in Lake Elsinore is about 17% higher than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lake Elsinore | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.3% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Lake Elsinore are about the same as in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 81,209 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 893,296 minutes a day and 326.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lake Elsinore is 77.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.97 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 | Lake Elsinore | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.74 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 10.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lake Elsinore is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Lake Elsinore, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Lake Elsinore, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Elsinore, CA | 70,235 | 77.8 yrs #2/2 | 6.8% #1/2 | 35.9% #2/2 |
| Wildomar, CA | 42,987 | 79.2 yrs | 7.5% | 33.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lake Elsinore, 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 Lake Elsinore, California.
How healthy is Lake Elsinore, California?
Lake Elsinore, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Lake Elsinore, California?
People in Lake Elsinore, California can expect to live 77.8 years on average, 1.8 years shorter than the California average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Lake Elsinore, California?
6.8% of residents in Lake Elsinore, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, about the same as the California rate of 6.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Elsinore, California?
35.9% of adults in Lake Elsinore, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.3 points above the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lake Elsinore, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 81,209 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 893,296 minutes a day and 326.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lake Elsinore is 77.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.97 lifetimes a year.
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