Health Profile of Winter Gardens, California
Winter Gardens 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
Winter Gardens Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Winter Gardens | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Winter Gardens is 77.1 years, about 2.5 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 4.1%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.1% of residents, lower than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,432 residents in Winter Gardens are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 397 153 men · 245 women
- 75–84 691 302 men · 388 women
- 65–74 1,815 884 men · 930 women
- 50–64 4,529 2,230 men · 2,299 women
Younger residents
4,580 residents in Winter Gardens are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,521 723 boys · 798 girls
- 7–12 1,327 606 boys · 721 girls
- 3–7 1,005 480 boys · 525 girls
- 0–3 727 359 boys · 368 girls
About 925 residents in Winter Gardens (4.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Winter Gardens | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.9% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.6% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.0% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Winter Gardens are about the same as in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Winter Gardens | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.3% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Winter Gardens are about the same as in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 23,600 cigarettes a day, 707,987 a month, or 8.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 259,595 minutes a day and 94.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Winter Gardens is 77.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.34 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 | Winter Gardens | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.39 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 10.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Winter Gardens is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Winter Gardens, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Winter Gardens, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Gardens, CA | 20,903 | 77.1 yrs #1/2 | 4.1% #1/2 | 31.0% #1/2 |
| El Cajon, CA | 97,437 | 76.9 yrs | 6.5% | 32.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Winter Gardens, 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 Winter Gardens, California.
Is Winter Gardens, California a healthy place to live?
Winter Gardens, 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.
How long do people live in Winter Gardens, California?
People in Winter Gardens, California can expect to live 77.1 years on average, 2.5 years shorter than the California average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Winter Gardens, California?
4.1% of residents in Winter Gardens, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 2.5 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Winter Gardens, California?
31.0% of adults in Winter Gardens, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Winter Gardens, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 23,600 cigarettes a day, 707,987 a month, or 8.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 259,595 minutes a day and 94.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Winter Gardens is 77.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.34 lifetimes a year.
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