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 | Modesto | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.7% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Modesto is 76.6 years, about 3.0 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Modesto is 5.7%, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
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% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
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.
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.
What is the health grade for Modesto, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Modesto, California.
What is the life expectancy in Modesto, California?
The life expectancy in Modesto, California is 76.6 years, lower than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Modesto, California residents are uninsured?
5.7% of Modesto, California residents are uninsured, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Modesto, California residents are obese?
33.3% of Modesto, California residents are classified as obese, higher than the California average of 30.6%.