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 | Merced | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.7% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Merced is 75.4 years, about 4.3 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Merced is 8.7%, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Merced | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.0% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.6% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Merced is about 50% higher than in California. The rate of obesity in Merced is about 28% higher than in California. The rate of cancer in Merced is about 26% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Merced | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.0% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Merced is about 42% higher than in California. The rate of smoking in Merced is about 25% higher than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Merced | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 9.32 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 9.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Merced is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Merced, 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 Merced, California.
What is the health grade for Merced, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Merced, California.
What is the life expectancy in Merced, California?
The life expectancy in Merced, California is 75.4 years, lower than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Merced, California residents are uninsured?
8.7% of Merced, California residents are uninsured, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Merced, California residents are obese?
39.0% of Merced, California residents are classified as obese, higher than the California average of 30.6%.