Health Profile of Manhattan Beach, California
Manhattan Beach 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+
Manhattan Beach Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Manhattan Beach | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 85.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 1.4% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 6.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Manhattan Beach is 85.2 years, about 5.6 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 1.4%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 6.9% of residents, lower than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
12,593 residents in Manhattan Beach are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 660 238 men · 421 women
- 75–84 1,572 753 men · 819 women
- 65–74 3,015 1,474 men · 1,541 women
- 50–64 7,346 3,903 men · 3,442 women
Younger residents
8,313 residents in Manhattan Beach are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,761 1,395 boys · 1,366 girls
- 7–12 2,673 1,323 boys · 1,350 girls
- 3–7 1,778 861 boys · 917 girls
- 0–3 1,101 565 boys · 536 girls
About 518 residents in Manhattan Beach (1.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 85.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Manhattan Beach | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.0% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.1% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 22.7% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Manhattan Beach is about 43% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Manhattan Beach is about 35% lower than in California. The rate of obesity in Manhattan Beach is about 26% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Manhattan Beach | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 6.1% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 10.1% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Manhattan Beach is about 56% lower than in California. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Manhattan Beach is about 54% lower than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 15,642 cigarettes a day, 469,254 a month, or 5.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 172,060 minutes a day and 62.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Manhattan Beach is 85.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.40 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 | Manhattan Beach | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.49 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 10.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Manhattan Beach is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Manhattan Beach, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Manhattan Beach, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 34,144 | 85.2 yrs #1/3 | 1.4% #1/3 | 22.7% #1/3 |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 69,266 | 81.1 yrs | 3.3% | 23.6% |
| Lawndale, CA | 30,784 | 78.9 yrs | 11.1% | 31.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Manhattan Beach, California has an overall health index grade of A+, making it far better than California, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Manhattan Beach, California.
What is the health grade for Manhattan Beach, California?
Manhattan Beach, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Manhattan Beach, California?
People in Manhattan Beach, California can expect to live 85.2 years on average, 5.6 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Manhattan Beach, California?
1.4% of residents in Manhattan Beach, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 70 people, 5.2 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Manhattan Beach, California?
22.7% of adults in Manhattan Beach, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 8.0 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Manhattan Beach, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 15,642 cigarettes a day, 469,254 a month, or 5.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 172,060 minutes a day and 62.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Manhattan Beach is 85.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.40 lifetimes a year.
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