Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hawthorne | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.4% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Hawthorne is 78.7 years, about 0.9 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years.
The uninsured population in Hawthorne is 11.4%, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
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% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
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.
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.
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?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Hawthorne, California.
What is the life expectancy in Hawthorne, California?
The life expectancy in Hawthorne, California is 78.7 years, lower than the California average of 79.6 years.
What percentage of Hawthorne, California residents are uninsured?
11.4% of Hawthorne, California residents are uninsured, higher than the California average of 6.9%.
What percentage of Hawthorne, California residents are obese?
33.0% of Hawthorne, California residents are classified as obese, higher than the California average of 30.6%.