Health Profile of Oakland, California
Oakland 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
Oakland Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Oakland | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.6% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Oakland is 79.0 years, about 0.6 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 5.6%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.7% of residents, lower than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
135,635 residents in Oakland are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 7,638 2,636 men · 5,002 women
- 75–84 16,805 7,071 men · 9,734 women
- 65–74 33,225 15,169 men · 18,056 women
- 50–64 77,968 39,357 men · 38,611 women
Younger residents
81,758 residents in Oakland are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 23,914 12,355 boys · 11,559 girls
- 7–12 23,200 12,381 boys · 10,819 girls
- 3–7 19,285 9,824 boys · 9,461 girls
- 0–3 15,359 7,288 boys · 8,071 girls
About 16,599 residents in Oakland (3.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Oakland | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.8% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.3% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Oakland is about 24% lower than in California. The rate of cancer in Oakland is about 24% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Oakland | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.8% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Oakland are about the same as in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 448,727 cigarettes a day, 13.5 million a month, or 163.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 4.9 million minutes a day and 1.8 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oakland is 79.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.12 lifetimes a day, or 43 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 | Oakland | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.74 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Oakland is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Oakland, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Oakland, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland, CA | 439,002 | 79.0 yrs #3/3 | 5.6% #3/3 | 29.3% #3/3 |
| Alameda, CA | 77,238 | 80.6 yrs | 2.0% | 22.9% |
| San Leandro, CA | 87,097 | 80.8 yrs | 5.2% | 25.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Oakland, 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 Oakland, California.
What is the health grade for Oakland, California?
Oakland, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Oakland, California?
People in Oakland, California can expect to live 79.0 years on average, 0.6 years shorter than the California average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Oakland, California?
5.6% of residents in Oakland, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 18 people, 1.0 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
How common is obesity in Oakland, California?
29.3% of adults in Oakland, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.3 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Oakland, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 448,727 cigarettes a day, 13.5 million a month, or 163.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 4.9 million minutes a day and 1.8 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oakland is 79.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.12 lifetimes a day, or 43 lifetimes a year.
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