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 | Soledad | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.3% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Soledad is 83.8 years, about 4.2 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Soledad is 11.3%, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Soledad | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 2.9% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.1% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.4% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.0% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Soledad is about 54% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Soledad is about 35% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Soledad | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 26.2% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.2% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Soledad is about 45% higher than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Soledad | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.87 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Soledad is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Soledad, California has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Soledad, California.
What is the health grade for Soledad, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Soledad, California.
What is the life expectancy in Soledad, California?
The life expectancy in Soledad, California is 83.8 years, higher than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Soledad, California residents are uninsured?
11.3% of Soledad, California residents are uninsured, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Soledad, California residents are obese?
34.4% of Soledad, California residents are classified as obese, higher than the California average of 30.6%.