Data Snapshots: Older Adults in California
Older adults are bedrocks of our communities. While California is making great strides building systems that will support older people now and in the future, right now, our state has the highest number of older adults struggling to pay the rent, put food on the table, and access health care. We can do better.
Below the statewide snapshot, the snapshots of selected counties show areas of need to help policymakers target investments toward those communities most impacted by poverty.
Statewide Overview
Medi-Cal & Medicare
Older adults 65+ who have incomes at or below 138% of the federal poverty level qualify for both Medi-Cal & Medicare for their health care coverage.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
SSI is a federal income supplement program available to low-income older adults and people with disabilities.
Poverty Levels Using the Elder Index
A new, more accurate standard of measurement gauges income security among California’s older adults and takes into account local cost of living.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
IHSS provides in-home assistance to eligible older adults and people with disabilities as an alternative to institutional care and enables recipients to remain safely in their own homes.
Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness
Get the Snapshots by County
Alameda County
Alameda County Snapshot of Older Adults | Alameda County Accessible Outline
Imperial County
Imperial County Snapshot of Older Adults | Imperial County Accessible Outline
Kern County
Kern County Snapshot of Older Adults | Kern County Accessible Outline
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County Snapshot of Older Adults | Los Angeles County Accessible Outline
Orange County
Orange County Snapshot of Older Adults | Orange County Accessible Outline
Riverside County
Riverside County Snapshot of Older Adults | Riverside County Accessible Outline
San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County Snapshot of Older Adults | San Bernardino County Accessible Outline
San Diego County
San Diego County Snapshot of Older Adults | San Diego County Accessible Outline
San Francisco County
San Francisco County Snapshot of Older Adults | San Francisco County Accessible Outline
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County Snapshot of Older Adults | Santa Clara County Accessible Outline
Stanislaus County
Stanislaus County Snapshot of Older Adults | Stanislaus County Accessible Outline
CA Statewide Snapshot
CA Statewide Snapshot of Older Adults | CA Statewide Accessible Outline
