Health Profile of East San Gabriel, California
East San Gabriel 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+
East San Gabriel Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | East San Gabriel | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 85.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.4% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in East San Gabriel is 85.3 years, about 5.7 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 5.4%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.2% of residents, lower than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,666 residents in East San Gabriel are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 551 205 men · 345 women
- 75–84 1,013 547 men · 467 women
- 65–74 1,952 913 men · 1,039 women
- 50–64 4,150 1,988 men · 2,161 women
Younger residents
4,114 residents in East San Gabriel are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,371 668 boys · 703 girls
- 7–12 1,173 594 boys · 579 girls
- 3–7 879 449 boys · 430 girls
- 0–3 691 355 boys · 336 girls
About 390 residents in East San Gabriel (1.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 85.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | East San Gabriel | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.8% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 20.5% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in East San Gabriel is about 33% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in East San Gabriel is about 25% lower than in California. The rate of cancer in East San Gabriel is about 19% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | East San Gabriel | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.2% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.9% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in East San Gabriel is about 39% lower than in California. The rate of binge drinking in East San Gabriel is about 27% lower than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 13,972 cigarettes a day, 419,147 a month, or 5.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 153,687 minutes a day and 56.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in East San Gabriel is 85.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.25 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 | East San Gabriel | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.93 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 10.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in East San Gabriel is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
East San Gabriel, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How East San Gabriel, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East San Gabriel, CA | 20,561 | 85.3 yrs #1/3 | 5.4% #3/3 | 20.5% #1/3 |
| Temple City, CA | 36,611 | 83.8 yrs | 4.4% | 20.6% |
| San Gabriel, CA | 40,046 | 83.1 yrs | 4.6% | 20.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, East San Gabriel, 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 East San Gabriel, California.
How healthy is East San Gabriel, California?
East San Gabriel, 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 East San Gabriel, California?
People in East San Gabriel, California can expect to live 85.3 years on average, 5.7 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
What percentage of East San Gabriel, California residents are uninsured?
5.4% of residents in East San Gabriel, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 19 people, 1.2 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
How common is obesity in East San Gabriel, California?
20.5% of adults in East San Gabriel, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 10.1 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in East San Gabriel, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 13,972 cigarettes a day, 419,147 a month, or 5.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 153,687 minutes a day and 56.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in East San Gabriel is 85.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.25 lifetimes a year.
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