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Obesity in California

29.1% of adults in California reported a height and weight in the obesity range in 2024 — the 3rd highest of 3 states (including DC).

29.1%

of adults with obesity (2024)

95% CI 27.6%–30.5%

Source: CDC BRFSS

23.8%

in 2011, when this series starts

Source: CDC BRFSS

33.1%

for the US as a whole in the same survey (2024)

Source: CDC BRFSS

Trend

California vs the whole US, 2011–2024

What this meansCalifornia went from 23.8% in 2011 to 29.1% in 2024.

0%10%20%30%40%20122014201620182020202220242025US overall 33.5%California 29.1%
  • California
  • US overall

Self-reported height and weight. This CDC dataset starts in 2011.

Source: CDC, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), via Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity data portal.

Who is most affected in California? (2024)

By sex

What this meansEach bar shows the share of adults in that group with obesity.

  1. Male29.0%
  2. Female29.2%

Hover a bar for the 95% confidence interval. Small groups have wide intervals.

By age

What this meansEach bar shows the share of adults in that group with obesity.

  1. 18 - 2417.7%
  2. 25 - 3427.4%
  3. 35 - 4434.2%
  4. 45 - 5434.9%
  5. 55 - 6434.1%
  6. 65 or older24.5%

Hover a bar for the 95% confidence interval. Small groups have wide intervals.

By race/ethnicity

What this meansEach bar shows the share of adults in that group with obesity.

  1. Non-Hispanic White26.5%
  2. Non-Hispanic Black38.7%
  3. Hispanic37.5%
  4. Non-Hispanic Asian12.7%
  5. NH American Indian/Alaska Native50.4%
  6. Non-Hispanic 2 or more races31.8%
  7. Non-Hispanic Other30.2%

Hover a bar for the 95% confidence interval. Small groups have wide intervals.

By education

What this meansEach bar shows the share of adults in that group with obesity.

  1. Less than high school39.9%
  2. High school graduate31.9%
  3. Some college or technical school31.6%
  4. College graduate20.5%

Hover a bar for the 95% confidence interval. Small groups have wide intervals.

By income

What this meansEach bar shows the share of adults in that group with obesity.

  1. Less than $15,00032.4%
  2. $15,000 - $24,99931.2%
  3. $25,000 - $34,99936.6%
  4. $35,000 - $49,99930.4%
  5. $50,000 - $74,99930.5%
  6. $75,000 or greater33.5%
  7. Data not reported25.5%

Hover a bar for the 95% confidence interval. Small groups have wide intervals.

States ranked nearby

  1. 1. Mississippi40.4%
  2. 2. Nevada34.2%
  3. 3. California29.1%
All statesUS measured trend

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