Health Profile of Modesto, California
Modesto 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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B
Modesto Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Modesto | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.0% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Modesto is 76.6 years, about 3.0 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 5.0%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.9% of residents, higher than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
60,454 residents in Modesto are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,223 1,089 men · 2,135 women
- 75–84 7,801 3,162 men · 4,639 women
- 65–74 15,816 7,163 men · 8,653 women
- 50–64 33,614 16,602 men · 17,012 women
Younger residents
51,500 residents in Modesto are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 15,716 8,580 boys · 7,136 girls
- 7–12 15,501 8,080 boys · 7,421 girls
- 3–7 11,771 5,766 boys · 6,005 girls
- 0–3 8,512 3,976 boys · 4,536 girls
About 9,511 residents in Modesto (4.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Modesto | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.2% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.3% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Modesto are about the same as in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Modesto | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.5% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Modesto is about 21% higher than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 235,958 cigarettes a day, 7.1 million a month, or 86.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.6 million minutes a day and 947.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Modesto is 76.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.06 lifetimes a day, or 24 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 | Modesto | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 9.01 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 9.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Modesto is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Modesto, California has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Modesto, California.
How healthy is Modesto, California?
Modesto, California has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Modesto, California?
People in Modesto, California can expect to live 76.6 years on average, 3.0 years shorter than the California average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Modesto, California?
5.0% of residents in Modesto, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 20 people, 1.6 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Modesto, California?
33.3% of adults in Modesto, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.7 points above the California rate of 30.6%.
Which health problem stands out most in Modesto, California?
Compared with California as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 26.5%, about 21% higher than the California rate of 21.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Modesto, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 235,958 cigarettes a day, 7.1 million a month, or 86.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.6 million minutes a day and 947.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Modesto is 76.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.06 lifetimes a day, or 24 lifetimes a year.
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