Health Profile of Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest 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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A+
Lake Forest Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lake Forest | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lake Forest is 81.5 years, about 1.9 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 4.1%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.7% of residents, lower than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
25,032 residents in Lake Forest are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,173 429 men · 744 women
- 75–84 2,324 988 men · 1,336 women
- 65–74 5,770 2,771 men · 2,999 women
- 50–64 15,766 7,709 men · 8,056 women
Younger residents
16,692 residents in Lake Forest are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,474 2,321 boys · 2,153 girls
- 7–12 4,816 2,518 boys · 2,298 girls
- 3–7 4,180 2,167 boys · 2,013 girls
- 0–3 3,221 1,635 boys · 1,586 girls
About 1,732 residents in Lake Forest (2.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lake Forest | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.1% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.3% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Lake Forest is about 36% lower than in California. The rate of diabetes in Lake Forest is about 29% lower than in California. The rate of obesity in Lake Forest is about 24% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lake Forest | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.6% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Lake Forest is about 29% lower than in California. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lake Forest is about 24% lower than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 60,022 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 660,241 minutes a day and 241.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lake Forest is 81.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.62 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 Forest | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.82 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 10.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lake Forest is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Lake Forest, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Lake Forest, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest, CA | 77,757 | 81.5 yrs #3/3 | 4.1% #3/3 | 23.3% #3/3 |
| Mission Viejo, CA | 95,648 | 82.5 yrs | 3.6% | 22.9% |
| Laguna Hills, CA | 29,550 | 82.7 yrs | 3.4% | 22.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lake Forest, California has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than California, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Lake Forest, California.
Is Lake Forest, California a healthy place to live?
Lake Forest, California has a Map AI Health Index grade of A+, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A+ grade means residents are among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the life expectancy in Lake Forest, California?
People in Lake Forest, California can expect to live 81.5 years on average, 1.9 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Lake Forest, California?
4.1% of residents in Lake Forest, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 2.5 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Forest, California?
23.3% of adults in Lake Forest, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 7.3 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lake Forest, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 60,022 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 660,241 minutes a day and 241.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lake Forest is 81.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.62 lifetimes a year.
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