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 | Wasco | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.0% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Wasco is 78.9 years, about 0.7 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Wasco is 11.0%, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Wasco | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.2% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.9% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 28.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Wasco is about 72% higher than in California. The rate of cancer in Wasco is about 50% lower than in California. The rate of obesity in Wasco is about 30% higher than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Wasco | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.3% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 34.7% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Wasco is about 59% higher than in California. The rate of smoking in Wasco is about 46% higher than in California.
Air Quality
| Metric | Wasco | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 11.41 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 11.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Wasco is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Wasco, California has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with California, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Wasco, California.
What is the health grade for Wasco, California?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Wasco, California.
What is the life expectancy in Wasco, California?
The life expectancy in Wasco, California is 78.9 years, lower than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Wasco, California residents are uninsured?
11.0% of Wasco, California residents are uninsured, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Wasco, California residents are obese?
39.9% of Wasco, California residents are classified as obese, higher than the California average of 30.6%.