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 | Petaluma | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.4% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Petaluma is 80.0 years, about 0.4 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Petaluma is 4.4%, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Petaluma | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.3% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 24.7% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Petaluma is about 26% lower than in California. The rate of diabetes in Petaluma is about 20% lower than in California. The rate of obesity in Petaluma is about 19% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Petaluma | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.9% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Petaluma is about 18% lower than in California. The rate of smoking in Petaluma is about 15% lower than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Petaluma | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.73 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Petaluma is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Petaluma, California has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than California, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Petaluma, California.
What is the health grade for Petaluma, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Petaluma, California.
What is the life expectancy in Petaluma, California?
The life expectancy in Petaluma, California is 80.0 years, higher than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Petaluma, California residents are uninsured?
4.4% of Petaluma, California residents are uninsured, lower than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Petaluma, California residents are obese?
24.7% of Petaluma, California residents are classified as obese, lower than the California average of 30.6%.