Health Profile of Hawthorne, California
Hawthorne 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
Hawthorne Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hawthorne | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.5% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hawthorne is 78.7 years, about 0.9 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 10.5%, higher than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.7% of residents, higher than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
22,171 residents in Hawthorne are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 828 233 men · 595 women
- 75–84 2,276 1,005 men · 1,271 women
- 65–74 4,763 2,125 men · 2,638 women
- 50–64 14,304 6,968 men · 7,336 women
Younger residents
21,325 residents in Hawthorne are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,531 3,282 boys · 3,249 girls
- 7–12 6,212 3,246 boys · 2,966 girls
- 3–7 4,860 2,556 boys · 2,304 girls
- 0–3 3,722 2,007 boys · 1,715 girls
About 2,030 residents in Hawthorne (2.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hawthorne | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 3.9% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.3% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.0% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Hawthorne is about 38% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Hawthorne is about 32% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hawthorne | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.3% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.3% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Hawthorne are about the same as in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 80,955 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 890,509 minutes a day and 325.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hawthorne is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.86 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 | Hawthorne | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 11.26 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 11.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Hawthorne is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Hawthorne, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hawthorne, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne, CA | 87,568 | 78.7 yrs #2/3 | 10.5% #2/3 | 33.0% #2/3 |
| Lawndale, CA | 30,784 | 78.9 yrs | 11.1% | 31.1% |
| Inglewood, CA | 106,387 | 78.3 yrs | 9.6% | 36.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hawthorne, California has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hawthorne, California.
What is the health grade for Hawthorne, California?
Hawthorne, 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 life expectancy in Hawthorne, California?
People in Hawthorne, California can expect to live 78.7 years on average, 0.9 years shorter than the California average of 79.6.
What percentage of Hawthorne, California residents are uninsured?
10.5% of residents in Hawthorne, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 3.9 points above the California rate of 6.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Hawthorne, California?
33.0% of adults in Hawthorne, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.4 points above the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hawthorne, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 80,955 cigarettes a day, 2.4 million a month, or 29.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 890,509 minutes a day and 325.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hawthorne is 78.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.86 lifetimes a year.
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