Health Profile of Monterey, California
Monterey 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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A+
Monterey Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Monterey | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Monterey is 83.5 years, about 3.9 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1%, higher than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.2% of residents, lower than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,251 residents in Monterey are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 955 252 men · 703 women
- 75–84 1,684 747 men · 936 women
- 65–74 2,189 1,043 men · 1,146 women
- 50–64 4,424 2,096 men · 2,327 women
Younger residents
3,671 residents in Monterey are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 927 399 boys · 528 girls
- 7–12 957 455 boys · 502 girls
- 3–7 957 492 boys · 466 girls
- 0–3 830 427 boys · 403 girls
About 1,157 residents in Monterey (4.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Monterey | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.2% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.1% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.4% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Monterey is about 41% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Monterey is about 36% lower than in California. The rate of obesity in Monterey is about 20% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Monterey | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 13.9% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Monterey is about 38% lower than in California. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Monterey is about 37% lower than in California. The rate of binge drinking in Monterey is about 24% higher than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 19,758 cigarettes a day, 592,729 a month, or 7.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 217,334 minutes a day and 79.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Monterey is 83.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.81 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 | Monterey | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.18 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Monterey is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Monterey, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Monterey, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey, CA | 26,676 | 83.5 yrs #1/2 | 7.1% #1/2 | 24.4% #1/2 |
| Seaside, CA | 26,690 | 80.3 yrs | 13.4% | 31.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Monterey, California has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than California, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Monterey, California.
How healthy is Monterey, California?
Monterey, California has a Map AI Health Index grade of A+, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A+ grade means residents are among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
How long do people live in Monterey, California?
People in Monterey, California can expect to live 83.5 years on average, 3.9 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Monterey, California?
7.1% of residents in Monterey, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 0.5 points above the California rate of 6.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Monterey, California?
24.4% of adults in Monterey, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 6.2 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
Which health problem stands out most in Monterey, California?
Compared with California as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 22.3%, about 24% higher than the California rate of 18.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Monterey, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 19,758 cigarettes a day, 592,729 a month, or 7.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 217,334 minutes a day and 79.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Monterey is 83.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.81 lifetimes a year.
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