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 | Norwalk | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.6% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Norwalk is 80.1 years, about 0.5 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Norwalk is 9.6%, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Norwalk | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.2% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.9% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Norwalk is about 33% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Norwalk is about 23% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Norwalk | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.0% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.0% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Norwalk is about 21% lower than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Norwalk | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 12.47 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 12.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Norwalk is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Norwalk, California has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Norwalk, California.
What is the health grade for Norwalk, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Norwalk, California.
What is the life expectancy in Norwalk, California?
The life expectancy in Norwalk, California is 80.1 years, higher than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Norwalk, California residents are uninsured?
9.6% of Norwalk, California residents are uninsured, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Norwalk, California residents are obese?
29.9% of Norwalk, California residents are classified as obese, lower than the California average of 30.6%.