Health Profile of Arcadia, California
Arcadia 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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A+
Arcadia Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Arcadia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 84.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.9% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Arcadia is 84.7 years, about 5.0 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 3.9%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.7% of residents, lower than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
23,011 residents in Arcadia are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,670 642 men · 1,028 women
- 75–84 3,311 1,464 men · 1,847 women
- 65–74 5,603 2,628 men · 2,975 women
- 50–64 12,427 5,881 men · 6,546 women
Younger residents
11,966 residents in Arcadia are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,154 2,079 boys · 2,075 girls
- 7–12 3,796 1,867 boys · 1,929 girls
- 3–7 2,437 1,179 boys · 1,258 girls
- 0–3 1,579 780 boys · 799 girls
About 1,761 residents in Arcadia (3.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 84.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Arcadia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 19.2% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Arcadia is about 37% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Arcadia is about 22% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Arcadia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 7.3% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.5% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.8% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Arcadia is about 47% lower than in California. The rate of binge drinking in Arcadia is about 31% lower than in California. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Arcadia is about 19% lower than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,340 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 377,737 minutes a day and 137.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Arcadia is 84.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.10 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 | Arcadia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.79 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 10.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Arcadia is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Arcadia, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Arcadia, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia, CA | 59,130 | 84.7 yrs #1/2 | 3.9% #1/2 | 19.2% #1/2 |
| Temple City, CA | 36,611 | 83.8 yrs | 4.4% | 20.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Arcadia, California has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than California, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Arcadia, California.
Is Arcadia, California a healthy place to live?
Arcadia, California has a Map AI Health Index grade of A+, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A+ grade means residents are among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
How long do people live in Arcadia, California?
People in Arcadia, California can expect to live 84.7 years on average, 5.0 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
What percentage of Arcadia, California residents are uninsured?
3.9% of residents in Arcadia, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 26 people, 2.7 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
What percentage of Arcadia, California residents are obese?
19.2% of adults in Arcadia, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 11.4 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Arcadia, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 34,340 cigarettes a day, 1.0 million a month, or 12.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 377,737 minutes a day and 137.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Arcadia is 84.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.10 lifetimes a year.
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