Health Profile of Monrovia, California
Monrovia 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
Monrovia Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Monrovia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.0% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Monrovia is 80.3 years, about 0.7 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 5.0%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.1% of residents, lower than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,308 residents in Monrovia are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 665 237 men · 428 women
- 75–84 1,583 611 men · 972 women
- 65–74 3,057 1,430 men · 1,626 women
- 50–64 8,004 3,871 men · 4,133 women
Younger residents
7,961 residents in Monrovia are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,533 1,372 boys · 1,162 girls
- 7–12 2,331 1,267 boys · 1,064 girls
- 3–7 1,753 939 boys · 814 girls
- 0–3 1,343 709 boys · 635 girls
About 1,286 residents in Monrovia (3.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Monrovia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.7% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.6% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Monrovia is about 27% lower than in California. The rate of diabetes in Monrovia is about 19% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Monrovia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.4% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Monrovia is about 34% lower than in California. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Monrovia is about 21% lower than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,739 cigarettes a day, 832,164 a month, or 10.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 305,127 minutes a day and 111.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Monrovia is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.64 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 | Monrovia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.64 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 10.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Monrovia is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Monrovia, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Monrovia, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia, CA | 38,860 | 80.3 yrs #3/3 | 5.0% #2/3 | 26.6% #2/3 |
| Duarte, CA | 22,184 | 80.7 yrs | 5.6% | 27.3% |
| Arcadia, CA | 59,130 | 84.7 yrs | 3.9% | 19.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Monrovia, California has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than California, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Monrovia, California.
Is Monrovia, California a healthy place to live?
Monrovia, 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 much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Monrovia, California?
People in Monrovia, California can expect to live 80.3 years on average, 0.7 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Monrovia, California?
5.0% of residents in Monrovia, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 20 people, 1.6 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Monrovia, California?
26.6% of adults in Monrovia, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 4.0 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Monrovia, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,739 cigarettes a day, 832,164 a month, or 10.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 305,127 minutes a day and 111.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Monrovia is 80.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.64 lifetimes a year.
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