Health Profile of Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego 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
Rancho San Diego Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Rancho San Diego | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Rancho San Diego is 81.7 years, about 2.1 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 4.1%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.7% of residents, lower than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,867 residents in Rancho San Diego are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 564 153 men · 410 women
- 75–84 1,158 488 men · 670 women
- 65–74 2,463 1,220 men · 1,243 women
- 50–64 4,682 2,212 men · 2,470 women
Younger residents
4,826 residents in Rancho San Diego are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,706 865 boys · 842 girls
- 7–12 1,491 813 boys · 678 girls
- 3–7 968 525 boys · 443 girls
- 0–3 661 360 boys · 301 girls
About 837 residents in Rancho San Diego (3.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Rancho San Diego | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.7% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.4% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.5% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Rancho San Diego is about 21% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Rancho San Diego is about 15% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Rancho San Diego | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.0% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Rancho San Diego is about 24% lower than in California. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Rancho San Diego is about 22% lower than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 19,185 cigarettes a day, 575,565 a month, or 7.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 211,040 minutes a day and 77.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rancho San Diego is 81.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.79 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 | Rancho San Diego | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.33 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 10.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Rancho San Diego is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Rancho San Diego, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Rancho San Diego, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho San Diego, CA | 22,945 | 81.7 yrs #1/3 | 4.1% #2/3 | 27.5% #1/3 |
| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, CA | 22,051 | 81.4 yrs | 2.9% | 27.9% |
| El Cajon, CA | 97,437 | 76.9 yrs | 6.5% | 32.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rancho San Diego, 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 Rancho San Diego, California.
How healthy is Rancho San Diego, California?
Rancho San Diego, 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 Rancho San Diego, California?
People in Rancho San Diego, California can expect to live 81.7 years on average, 2.1 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Rancho San Diego, California?
4.1% of residents in Rancho San Diego, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 2.5 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
How common is obesity in Rancho San Diego, California?
27.5% of adults in Rancho San Diego, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 3.1 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Rancho San Diego, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 19,185 cigarettes a day, 575,565 a month, or 7.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 211,040 minutes a day and 77.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rancho San Diego is 81.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.79 lifetimes a year.
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