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 | Lakewood | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.9% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Lakewood is about the same as in California, at 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Lakewood is 4.9%, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lakewood | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.2% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.4% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.6% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.3% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Lakewood is about 29% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Lakewood is about 28% lower than in California. The rate of diabetes in Lakewood is about 22% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lakewood | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.1% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Lakewood is about 31% lower than in California. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lakewood is about 22% lower than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Lakewood | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 12.28 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 12.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lakewood is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lakewood, California has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than California, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Lakewood, California.
What is the health grade for Lakewood, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Lakewood, California.
What is the life expectancy in Lakewood, California?
The life expectancy in Lakewood, California is 79.6 years, about the same as the California average.
What percentage of Lakewood, California residents are uninsured?
4.9% of Lakewood, California residents are uninsured, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Lakewood, California residents are obese?
26.3% of Lakewood, California residents are classified as obese, lower than the California average of 30.6%.