Health Profile of Poway, California
Poway 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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A
Poway Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Poway | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.3% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Poway is 81.4 years, about 1.8 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 3.3%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.9% of residents, lower than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
17,413 residents in Poway are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 874 346 men · 528 women
- 75–84 2,307 1,015 men · 1,292 women
- 65–74 4,477 2,017 men · 2,461 women
- 50–64 9,755 4,811 men · 4,943 women
Younger residents
10,872 residents in Poway are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,227 1,687 boys · 1,541 girls
- 7–12 3,380 1,777 boys · 1,603 girls
- 3–7 2,547 1,385 boys · 1,163 girls
- 0–3 1,718 973 boys · 744 girls
About 1,564 residents in Poway (3.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Poway | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.1% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Poway is about 24% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Poway is about 22% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Poway | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 16.5% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Poway is about 30% lower than in California. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Poway is about 25% lower than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,281 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 388,087 minutes a day and 141.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Poway is 81.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.31 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 | Poway | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.77 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 10.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Poway is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Poway, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Poway, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poway, CA | 47,169 | 81.4 yrs #1/3 | 3.3% #2/3 | 26.1% #1/3 |
| Santee, CA | 58,712 | 79.5 yrs | 3.0% | 28.4% |
| Escondido, CA | 125,771 | 79.5 yrs | 11.7% | 31.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Poway, California has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than California, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Poway, California.
How healthy is Poway, California?
Poway, California has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the life expectancy in Poway, California?
People in Poway, California can expect to live 81.4 years on average, 1.8 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Poway, California?
3.3% of residents in Poway, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 30 people, 3.3 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
How common is obesity in Poway, California?
26.1% of adults in Poway, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 4.5 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Poway, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 35,281 cigarettes a day, 1.1 million a month, or 12.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 388,087 minutes a day and 141.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Poway is 81.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.31 lifetimes a year.
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