Health Profile of Inglewood, California
Inglewood 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
Inglewood Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Inglewood | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.6% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 19.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Inglewood is 78.3 years, about 1.3 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 9.6%, higher than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 19.7% of residents, higher than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
33,254 residents in Inglewood are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,516 457 men · 1,059 women
- 75–84 3,763 1,554 men · 2,209 women
- 65–74 7,806 3,513 men · 4,293 women
- 50–64 20,169 9,756 men · 10,413 women
Younger residents
23,123 residents in Inglewood are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,571 3,354 boys · 3,216 girls
- 7–12 6,783 3,407 boys · 3,376 girls
- 3–7 5,558 2,798 boys · 2,760 girls
- 0–3 4,212 2,089 boys · 2,122 girls
About 3,804 residents in Inglewood (3.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Inglewood | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.3% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.1% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.1% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Inglewood is about 26% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Inglewood is about 20% lower than in California. The rate of obesity in Inglewood is about 18% higher than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Inglewood | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.4% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Inglewood are about the same as in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 105,860 cigarettes a day, 3.2 million a month, or 38.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 425.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Inglewood is 78.3 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 | Inglewood | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 11.32 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 11.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Inglewood is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Inglewood, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Inglewood, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglewood, CA | 106,387 | 78.3 yrs #2/3 | 9.6% #1/3 | 36.1% #2/3 |
| Hawthorne, CA | 87,568 | 78.7 yrs | 10.5% | 33.0% |
| Westmont, CA | 34,113 | 75.5 yrs | 12.7% | 39.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Inglewood, 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 Inglewood, California.
What is the health grade for Inglewood, California?
Inglewood, 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.
How long do people live in Inglewood, California?
People in Inglewood, California can expect to live 78.3 years on average, 1.3 years shorter than the California average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Inglewood, California?
9.6% of residents in Inglewood, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 3.1 points above the California rate of 6.6%.
What percentage of Inglewood, California residents are obese?
36.1% of adults in Inglewood, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.5 points above the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Inglewood, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 105,860 cigarettes a day, 3.2 million a month, or 38.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 425.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Inglewood is 78.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 10 lifetimes a year.
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