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 | Oxnard | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 15.3% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Oxnard is 80.1 years, about 0.5 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Oxnard is 15.3%, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Oxnard | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.0% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.3% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Oxnard is about 37% lower than in California. The rate of self-rated poor health in Oxnard is about 27% higher than in California. The rate of heart disease in Oxnard is about 18% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Oxnard | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.1% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.3% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Oxnard is about 34% higher than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Oxnard | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.15 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Oxnard is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Oxnard, California has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Oxnard, California.
What is the health grade for Oxnard, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Oxnard, California.
What is the life expectancy in Oxnard, California?
The life expectancy in Oxnard, California is 80.1 years, higher than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Oxnard, California residents are uninsured?
15.3% of Oxnard, California residents are uninsured, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Oxnard, California residents are obese?
33.3% of Oxnard, California residents are classified as obese, higher than the California average of 30.6%.