Health Profile of Duarte, California
Duarte 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
Duarte Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Duarte | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.6% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Duarte is 80.7 years, about 1.0 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 5.6%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.8% of residents, lower than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,038 residents in Duarte are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 717 163 men · 554 women
- 75–84 1,397 505 men · 892 women
- 65–74 2,255 966 men · 1,290 women
- 50–64 4,669 2,203 men · 2,466 women
Younger residents
3,938 residents in Duarte are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,211 638 boys · 573 girls
- 7–12 1,140 605 boys · 535 girls
- 3–7 897 474 boys · 423 girls
- 0–3 691 392 boys · 299 girls
About 1,239 residents in Duarte (5.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Duarte | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.3% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Duarte are about the same as in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Duarte | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.6% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Duarte is about 34% lower than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 16,835 cigarettes a day, 505,052 a month, or 6.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 185,186 minutes a day and 67.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Duarte is 80.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.59 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 | Duarte | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.72 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 10.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Duarte is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Duarte, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Duarte, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duarte, CA | 22,184 | 80.7 yrs #1/3 | 5.6% #2/3 | 27.3% #2/3 |
| Monrovia, CA | 38,860 | 80.3 yrs | 5.0% | 26.6% |
| Azusa, CA | 46,902 | 78.5 yrs | 8.6% | 30.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Duarte, California has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than California, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Duarte, California.
What is the health grade for Duarte, California?
Duarte, 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Duarte, California?
People in Duarte, California can expect to live 80.7 years on average, 1.0 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in Duarte, California?
5.6% of residents in Duarte, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 18 people, 1.0 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
How common is obesity in Duarte, California?
27.3% of adults in Duarte, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 3.4 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Duarte, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 16,835 cigarettes a day, 505,052 a month, or 6.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 185,186 minutes a day and 67.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Duarte is 80.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.59 lifetimes a year.
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