Health Profile of Oildale, California
Oildale 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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C
Oildale Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Oildale | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 72.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.2% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 24.6% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Oildale is 72.7 years, about 6.9 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 24.6% of residents, higher than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,051 residents in Oildale are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 266 72 men · 194 women
- 75–84 786 368 men · 419 women
- 65–74 2,100 965 men · 1,135 women
- 50–64 5,898 2,913 men · 2,986 women
Younger residents
7,689 residents in Oildale are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,541 1,382 boys · 1,159 girls
- 7–12 2,264 1,119 boys · 1,145 girls
- 3–7 1,651 773 boys · 878 girls
- 0–3 1,233 591 boys · 643 girls
About 1,484 residents in Oildale (4.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 72.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Oildale | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.9% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.9% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Oildale is about 24% higher than in California. The rate of obesity in Oildale is about 20% higher than in California. The rate of diabetes in Oildale is about 18% higher than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Oildale | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.3% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Oildale is about 64% higher than in California. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Oildale is about 34% higher than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 51,687 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 18.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 568,561 minutes a day and 207.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oildale is 72.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.43 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 | Oildale | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 12.28 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 12.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Oildale is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Oildale, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Oildale, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oildale, CA | 30,593 | 72.7 yrs #2/2 | 6.2% #1/2 | 36.9% #2/2 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 402,253 | 76.8 yrs | 7.8% | 34.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Oildale, California has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with California, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Oildale, California.
How healthy is Oildale, California?
Oildale, California has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Oildale, California?
People in Oildale, California can expect to live 72.7 years on average, 6.9 years shorter than the California average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Oildale, California?
6.2% of residents in Oildale, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 16 people, about the same as the California rate of 6.6%.
What percentage of Oildale, California residents are obese?
36.9% of adults in Oildale, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.2 points above the California rate of 30.6%.
Which health problem stands out most in Oildale, California?
Compared with California as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 22.8%, about 64% higher than the California rate of 13.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Oildale, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 51,687 cigarettes a day, 1.6 million a month, or 18.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 568,561 minutes a day and 207.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oildale is 72.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 5.43 lifetimes a year.
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