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 | Loma Linda | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.9% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Loma Linda is 78.5 years, about 1.2 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Loma Linda is 7.9%, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Loma Linda | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.1% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.5% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.6% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Loma Linda is about 27% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Loma Linda is about 21% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Loma Linda | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.3% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Loma Linda are about the same as in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Loma Linda | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 11.43 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 11.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Loma Linda is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Loma Linda, 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 Loma Linda, California.
What is the health grade for Loma Linda, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Loma Linda, California.
What is the life expectancy in Loma Linda, California?
The life expectancy in Loma Linda, California is 78.5 years, lower than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Loma Linda, California residents are uninsured?
7.9% of Loma Linda, California residents are uninsured, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Loma Linda, California residents are obese?
33.5% of Loma Linda, California residents are classified as obese, higher than the California average of 30.6%.