Health Profile of El Monte, California
El Monte 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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B
El Monte Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | El Monte | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.9% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in El Monte is 81.5 years, about 1.9 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 12.9%, higher than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.2% of residents, higher than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
32,666 residents in El Monte are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,927 672 men · 1,254 women
- 75–84 3,788 1,761 men · 2,027 women
- 65–74 7,831 3,711 men · 4,120 women
- 50–64 19,120 9,575 men · 9,545 women
Younger residents
23,456 residents in El Monte are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 7,673 4,102 boys · 3,571 girls
- 7–12 6,829 3,608 boys · 3,220 girls
- 3–7 5,109 2,664 boys · 2,445 girls
- 0–3 3,845 2,044 boys · 1,800 girls
About 2,913 residents in El Monte (2.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | El Monte | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.7% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.4% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.3% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in El Monte is about 41% lower than in California. The rate of diabetes in El Monte is about 19% higher than in California. The rate of heart disease in El Monte is about 15% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | El Monte | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.2% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in El Monte is about 38% higher than in California. The rate of binge drinking in El Monte is about 15% lower than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 106,843 cigarettes a day, 3.2 million a month, or 39.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 429.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in El Monte is 81.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 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 | El Monte | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 11.63 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 11.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in El Monte is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
El Monte, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How El Monte, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Monte, CA | 103,551 | 81.5 yrs #2/2 | 12.9% #2/2 | 29.3% #2/2 |
| Temple City, CA | 36,611 | 83.8 yrs | 4.4% | 20.6% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, El Monte, California has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in El Monte, California.
Is El Monte, California a healthy place to live?
El Monte, California has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in El Monte, California?
People in El Monte, California can expect to live 81.5 years on average, 1.9 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
What percentage of El Monte, California residents are uninsured?
12.9% of residents in El Monte, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 6.3 points above the California rate of 6.6%.
What is the obesity rate in El Monte, California?
29.3% of adults in El Monte, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.3 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
Which health problem stands out most in El Monte, California?
Compared with California as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 30.2%, about 38% higher than the California rate of 21.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in El Monte, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 106,843 cigarettes a day, 3.2 million a month, or 39.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 429.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in El Monte is 81.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 lifetimes a year.
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