Health Profile of Madera, California
Madera 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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C
Madera Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Madera | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 27.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Madera is 76.5 years, about 3.2 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 9.1%, higher than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 27.3% of residents, higher than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,141 residents in Madera are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 675 191 men · 484 women
- 75–84 1,509 671 men · 839 women
- 65–74 2,520 1,149 men · 1,371 women
- 50–64 6,437 3,118 men · 3,319 women
Younger residents
16,827 residents in Madera are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,220 2,726 boys · 2,494 girls
- 7–12 5,110 2,435 boys · 2,675 girls
- 3–7 3,774 1,812 boys · 1,962 girls
- 0–3 2,723 1,392 boys · 1,331 girls
About 1,901 residents in Madera (3.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Madera | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.0% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.7% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Madera is about 36% lower than in California. The rate of obesity in Madera is about 26% higher than in California. The rate of diabetes in Madera is about 22% higher than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Madera | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.1% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 33.3% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Madera is about 52% higher than in California. The rate of smoking in Madera is about 30% higher than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 67,620 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 743,820 minutes a day and 271.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Madera is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.75 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 | Madera | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.02 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 10.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Madera is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Madera, California has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with California, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Madera, California.
What is the health grade for Madera, California?
Madera, California has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Madera, California?
People in Madera, California can expect to live 76.5 years on average, 3.2 years shorter than the California average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Madera, California?
9.1% of residents in Madera, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 2.5 points above the California rate of 6.6%.
What percentage of Madera, California residents are obese?
38.7% of adults in Madera, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 8.1 points above the California rate of 30.6%.
Which health problem stands out most in Madera, California?
Compared with California as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 33.3%, about 52% higher than the California rate of 21.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Madera, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 67,620 cigarettes a day, 2.0 million a month, or 24.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 743,820 minutes a day and 271.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Madera is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.75 lifetimes a year.
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