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 | Paramount | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.7% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Paramount is 77.7 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Paramount is 14.7%, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Paramount | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.5% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.4% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Paramount is about 45% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Paramount is about 30% lower than in California. The rate of self-rated poor health in Paramount is about 27% higher than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Paramount | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.0% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Paramount is about 23% higher than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Paramount | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 12.39 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 12.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Paramount is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Paramount, 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 Paramount, California.
What is the health grade for Paramount, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Paramount, California.
What is the life expectancy in Paramount, California?
The life expectancy in Paramount, California is 77.7 years, lower than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Paramount, California residents are uninsured?
14.7% of Paramount, California residents are uninsured, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Paramount, California residents are obese?
34.4% of Paramount, California residents are classified as obese, higher than the California average of 30.6%.