Irvine is also ranked among the happiest cities in the entire nation. An impressive 88% of Irvine adults report good health, and nearly 84% stay active with regular physical activities. Irvine has the seventh-highest life expectancy in America, the third-lowest rate of poor mental health days, the third lowest divorce rate, and the eighth-lowest depression rate in the nation.
During his State of the City address, Mayor Larry Agran discussed the City’s goal to make Irvine even healthier: “Irvine’s reputation as a national leader in matters of health and wellness continues to grow. With the opening of both City of Hope and UCI Hospital in late 2025, Irvine is now home to four amazing billion-dollar hospitals — the other two being Hoag and Kaiser Permanente. Together, they constitute a premier hospital and healthcare hub for Southern California.”
The City’s first municipal gymnasium is scheduled to open later this year, welcoming residents of all ages and abilities. And the City of Irvine is establishing its own Department of Health & Wellness, designed to expand and improve health and wellness services throughout Irvine…