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 | Long Beach | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.0% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Long Beach is 78.4 years, about 1.2 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Long Beach is 9.0%, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Long Beach | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.7% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Long Beach is about 26% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Long Beach is about 23% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Long Beach | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.1% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.0% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Long Beach are about the same as in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Long Beach | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 11.82 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 11.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Long Beach is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Long 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 Long Beach, California.
What is the health grade for Long Beach, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Long Beach, California.
What is the life expectancy in Long Beach, California?
The life expectancy in Long Beach, California is 78.4 years, lower than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Long Beach, California residents are uninsured?
9.0% of Long Beach, California residents are uninsured, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Long Beach, California residents are obese?
29.7% of Long Beach, California residents are classified as obese, lower than the California average of 30.6%.