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 Springs | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.7% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Palm Springs is 78.7 years, about 1.0 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Palm Springs is 4.7%, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Palm Springs | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.4% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.7% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.4% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Palm Springs is about 36% higher than in California. The rate of cancer in Palm Springs is about 33% higher than in California. The rate of diabetes in Palm Springs is about 20% higher than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Palm Springs | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.8% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Palm Springs are about the same as in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Palm Springs | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.72 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Palm Springs is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Palm Springs, 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 Springs, California.
What is the health grade for Palm Springs, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Palm Springs, California.
What is the life expectancy in Palm Springs, California?
The life expectancy in Palm Springs, California is 78.7 years, lower than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Palm Springs, California residents are uninsured?
4.7% of Palm Springs, California residents are uninsured, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Palm Springs, California residents are obese?
33.4% of Palm Springs, California residents are classified as obese, higher than the California average of 30.6%.