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 | Santa Barbara | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.4% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Santa Barbara is 82.0 years, about 2.3 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Santa Barbara is 9.4%, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Santa Barbara | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.2% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.1% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Santa Barbara is about 20% lower than in California. The rate of diabetes in Santa Barbara is about 19% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Santa Barbara is about 18% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Santa Barbara | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 10.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 18.6% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Santa Barbara is about 25% lower than in California. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Santa Barbara is about 15% lower than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Santa Barbara | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.96 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Santa Barbara is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, California.
What is the health grade for Santa Barbara, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Santa Barbara, California.
What is the life expectancy in Santa Barbara, California?
The life expectancy in Santa Barbara, California is 82.0 years, higher than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Santa Barbara, California residents are uninsured?
9.4% of Santa Barbara, California residents are uninsured, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Santa Barbara, California residents are obese?
28.1% of Santa Barbara, California residents are classified as obese, lower than the California average of 30.6%.