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 | Palm Desert | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.6% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Palm Desert is 82.3 years, about 2.6 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Palm Desert is 5.6%, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Palm Desert | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 10.0% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.9% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.6% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Palm Desert is about 60% higher than in California. The rate of heart disease in Palm Desert is about 40% higher than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Palm Desert | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.6% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Palm Desert is about 25% lower than in California. The rate of binge drinking in Palm Desert is about 19% lower than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Palm Desert | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.30 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Palm Desert is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, California.
What is the health grade for Palm Desert, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Palm Desert, California.
What is the life expectancy in Palm Desert, California?
The life expectancy in Palm Desert, California is 82.3 years, higher than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Palm Desert, California residents are uninsured?
5.6% of Palm Desert, California residents are uninsured, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Palm Desert, California residents are obese?
30.6% of Palm Desert, California residents are classified as obese, about the same as the California average.