Health Profile of Perris, California
Perris Health Score
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.
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B
Perris Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Perris | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.7% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Perris is 77.5 years, about 2.1 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 12.7%, higher than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.5% of residents, higher than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
16,412 residents in Perris are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 488 191 men · 297 women
- 75–84 1,761 784 men · 978 women
- 65–74 3,335 1,481 men · 1,854 women
- 50–64 10,828 5,593 men · 5,236 women
Younger residents
21,730 residents in Perris are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,604 3,343 boys · 3,261 girls
- 7–12 6,509 3,397 boys · 3,112 girls
- 3–7 5,007 2,545 boys · 2,462 girls
- 0–3 3,609 1,734 boys · 1,875 girls
About 1,725 residents in Perris (2.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Perris | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.6% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.6% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.9% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Perris is about 42% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Perris is about 28% lower than in California. The rate of obesity in Perris is about 24% higher than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Perris | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.7% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.2% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Perris is about 20% higher than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 85,423 cigarettes a day, 2.6 million a month, or 31.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 939,657 minutes a day and 343.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Perris is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.42 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Perris | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 11.04 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 11.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Perris is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Perris, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Perris, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perris, CA | 75,497 | 77.5 yrs #2/2 | 12.7% #1/2 | 37.9% #1/2 |
| Mead Valley, CA | 20,008 | 79.7 yrs | 14.2% | 39.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Perris, 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 Perris, California.
Is Perris, California a healthy place to live?
Perris, California has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Perris, California?
People in Perris, California can expect to live 77.5 years on average, 2.1 years shorter than the California average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Perris, California?
12.7% of residents in Perris, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 6.1 points above the California rate of 6.6%.
How common is obesity in Perris, California?
37.9% of adults in Perris, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 7.3 points above the California rate of 30.6%.
What health issue is more common in Perris, California than elsewhere?
Compared with California as a whole, obesity stands out most: the adult rate here is 37.9%, about 24% higher than the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Perris, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 85,423 cigarettes a day, 2.6 million a month, or 31.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 939,657 minutes a day and 343.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Perris is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.42 lifetimes a year.
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