Health Profile of Oceanside, California
Oceanside 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
Oceanside Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Oceanside | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.6% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Oceanside is 80.7 years, about 1.1 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 8.6%, higher than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.4% of residents, lower than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
57,207 residents in Oceanside are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,474 1,127 men · 2,347 women
- 75–84 7,946 3,421 men · 4,525 women
- 65–74 14,479 6,559 men · 7,920 women
- 50–64 31,308 15,311 men · 15,997 women
Younger residents
34,575 residents in Oceanside are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 10,728 5,340 boys · 5,388 girls
- 7–12 10,088 5,064 boys · 5,023 girls
- 3–7 7,719 4,030 boys · 3,689 girls
- 0–3 6,040 3,198 boys · 2,842 girls
About 6,185 residents in Oceanside (3.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Oceanside | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.1% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Oceanside is about 17% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Oceanside | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.7% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.0% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Oceanside is about 16% lower than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 158,426 cigarettes a day, 4.8 million a month, or 57.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.7 million minutes a day and 636.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oceanside is 80.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 15 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 | Oceanside | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.96 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 11.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Oceanside is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Oceanside, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Oceanside, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside, CA | 169,882 | 80.7 yrs #2/3 | 8.6% #2/3 | 29.1% #2/3 |
| Vista, CA | 92,368 | 79.6 yrs | 11.4% | 30.6% |
| Carlsbad, CA | 112,376 | 83.9 yrs | 4.0% | 25.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Oceanside, 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 Oceanside, California.
Is Oceanside, California a healthy place to live?
Oceanside, 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 Oceanside, California?
People in Oceanside, California can expect to live 80.7 years on average, 1.1 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Oceanside, California?
8.6% of residents in Oceanside, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 2.0 points above the California rate of 6.6%.
How common is obesity in Oceanside, California?
29.1% of adults in Oceanside, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.5 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Oceanside, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 158,426 cigarettes a day, 4.8 million a month, or 57.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.7 million minutes a day and 636.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oceanside is 80.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 15 lifetimes a year.
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