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 Maria | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 15.4% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Santa Maria is 80.1 years, about 0.5 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Santa Maria is 15.4%, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Santa Maria | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.7% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Santa Maria is about 29% higher than in California. The rate of cancer in Santa Maria is about 27% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Santa Maria | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 28.5% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Santa Maria is about 30% higher than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Santa Maria | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.59 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Santa Maria is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, California.
What is the health grade for Santa Maria, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Santa Maria, California.
What is the life expectancy in Santa Maria, California?
The life expectancy in Santa Maria, California is 80.1 years, higher than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Santa Maria, California residents are uninsured?
15.4% of Santa Maria, California residents are uninsured, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Santa Maria, California residents are obese?
32.7% of Santa Maria, California residents are classified as obese, higher than the California average of 30.6%.