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 | Palmdale | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.2% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Palmdale is 79.1 years, about 0.5 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Palmdale is 8.2%, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Palmdale | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.1% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.3% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Palmdale is about 35% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Palmdale is about 24% lower than in California. The rate of self-rated poor health in Palmdale is about 19% higher than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Palmdale | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.0% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.7% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Palmdale are about the same as in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Palmdale | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.46 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Palmdale is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Palmdale, 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 Palmdale, California.
What is the health grade for Palmdale, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Palmdale, California.
What is the life expectancy in Palmdale, California?
The life expectancy in Palmdale, California is 79.1 years, lower than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Palmdale, California residents are uninsured?
8.2% of Palmdale, California residents are uninsured, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Palmdale, California residents are obese?
33.3% of Palmdale, California residents are classified as obese, higher than the California average of 30.6%.