Life Expectancy in California
Californians live longer than the average American.
Age-adjusted death rate, all causes
1999–2017CDC National Center for Health Statistics, leading causes of death (1999–2017), all causes, age-adjusted.
Total deaths, all causes
1999–2017CDC National Center for Health Statistics, leading causes of death (1999–2017).
| Indicator | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy2021, CDC | 79.0 yrs | 76.4 yrs |
- •At 79 years, California has one of the highest life expectancies in the nation.
Healthcare Access in California
California has expanded coverage to nearly all residents.
Residents without health insurance
2009–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, civilian noninstitutionalized population, B27010 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Uninsured rate2023, U.S. Census | 6.5% | 8.0% |
Hospitals in California
California operates one of the largest hospital networks in the country.
Hospital jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, NAICS 622, annual average (FRED SMU06000006562200001).
Health care jobs (ambulatory, hospitals and nursing)
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, NAICS 621–623, annual average (FRED SMU06000006562000001).
Insurance Coverage in California
Most Californians have health insurance through employers or public programs.
Adults with any health care coverage
2011–2020CDC BRFSS, adults 18+ (question discontinued after 2020).
Obesity in California
California has one of the lowest adult obesity rates in the United States.
Adults with obesity
2011–2024CDC BRFSS via Chronic Disease Indicators, adults 18+.
| Indicator | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Adult obesity rate2022, CDC | 28.1% | 33.0% |
- •California has one of the lowest adult obesity rates in the U.S.
Public Health Indicators in California
Key public-health metrics for California compared with the nation.
Adults who currently smoke
2011–2024CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, adults 18+.