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 | Vista | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.6% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Vista is about the same as in California, at 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Vista is 12.6%, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Vista | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.8% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.7% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.6% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.0% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Vista is about 26% lower than in California. The rate of cancer in Vista is about 24% lower than in California. The rate of diabetes in Vista is about 18% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Vista | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.3% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Vista are about the same as in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Vista | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 11.19 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 11.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Vista is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Vista, 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 Vista, California.
What is the health grade for Vista, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Vista, California.
What is the life expectancy in Vista, California?
The life expectancy in Vista, California is 79.6 years, about the same as the California average.
What percentage of Vista, California residents are uninsured?
12.6% of Vista, California residents are uninsured, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Vista, California residents are obese?
30.6% of Vista, California residents are classified as obese, about the same as the California average.