Health Profile of Reedley, California
Reedley 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
Reedley Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Reedley | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.8% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Reedley is 81.9 years, about 2.3 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 10.8%, higher than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 23.4% of residents, higher than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
5,431 residents in Reedley are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 573 177 men · 396 women
- 75–84 630 296 men · 334 women
- 65–74 1,008 457 men · 550 women
- 50–64 3,220 1,661 men · 1,559 women
Younger residents
5,662 residents in Reedley are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,712 861 boys · 851 girls
- 7–12 1,555 752 boys · 803 girls
- 3–7 1,304 621 boys · 683 girls
- 0–3 1,091 508 boys · 583 girls
About 718 residents in Reedley (3.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Reedley | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.1% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Reedley is about 27% lower than in California. The rate of obesity in Reedley is about 18% higher than in California. The rate of diabetes in Reedley is about 17% higher than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Reedley | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.7% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.6% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Reedley is about 40% higher than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 21,067 cigarettes a day, 631,995 a month, or 7.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 231,732 minutes a day and 84.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Reedley is 81.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 1.97 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 | Reedley | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 12.73 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 12.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Reedley is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Reedley, 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 Reedley, California.
How healthy is Reedley, California?
Reedley, 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.
How long do people live in Reedley, California?
People in Reedley, California can expect to live 81.9 years on average, 2.3 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
What percentage of Reedley, California residents are uninsured?
10.8% of residents in Reedley, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 4.2 points above the California rate of 6.6%.
What percentage of Reedley, California residents are obese?
36.1% of adults in Reedley, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.5 points above the California rate of 30.6%.
Which health problem stands out most in Reedley, California?
Compared with California as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 30.6%, about 40% higher than the California rate of 21.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Reedley, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 21,067 cigarettes a day, 631,995 a month, or 7.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 231,732 minutes a day and 84.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Reedley is 81.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 1.97 lifetimes a year.
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