Health Profile of West Sacramento, California
West Sacramento Health Score
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.
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B
West Sacramento Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Sacramento | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.5% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Sacramento is 77.2 years, about 2.4 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 5.5%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.8% of residents, higher than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,924 residents in West Sacramento are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 585 214 men · 371 women
- 75–84 1,610 696 men · 914 women
- 65–74 3,415 1,468 men · 1,947 women
- 50–64 8,313 4,127 men · 4,187 women
Younger residents
12,609 residents in West Sacramento are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,951 1,962 boys · 1,989 girls
- 7–12 3,733 1,928 boys · 1,805 girls
- 3–7 2,818 1,517 boys · 1,301 girls
- 0–3 2,107 1,144 boys · 963 girls
About 1,749 residents in West Sacramento (3.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Sacramento | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.5% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in West Sacramento is about 16% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Sacramento | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.0% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in West Sacramento are about the same as in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,118 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 628,301 minutes a day and 229.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Sacramento is 77.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.65 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | West Sacramento | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.53 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Sacramento is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
West Sacramento, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Sacramento, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Sacramento, CA | 51,778 | 77.2 yrs #2/2 | 5.5% #2/2 | 32.5% #2/2 |
| Sacramento, CA | 518,007 | 78.6 yrs | 5.4% | 31.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Sacramento, 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 West Sacramento, California.
What is the health grade for West Sacramento, California?
West Sacramento, California has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in West Sacramento, California?
People in West Sacramento, California can expect to live 77.2 years on average, 2.4 years shorter than the California average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in West Sacramento, California?
5.5% of residents in West Sacramento, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 18 people, 1.1 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
What percentage of West Sacramento, California residents are obese?
32.5% of adults in West Sacramento, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.9 points above the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Sacramento, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 57,118 cigarettes a day, 1.7 million a month, or 20.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 628,301 minutes a day and 229.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Sacramento is 77.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.65 lifetimes a year.
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