Health Profile of Pasadena, California
Pasadena 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.
-
A
Pasadena Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Pasadena | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.7% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.0% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Pasadena is 81.8 years, about 2.1 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.0% of residents, lower than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
47,744 residents in Pasadena are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,757 1,340 men · 2,417 women
- 75–84 7,196 2,827 men · 4,369 women
- 65–74 11,367 4,873 men · 6,494 women
- 50–64 25,424 12,465 men · 12,959 women
Younger residents
22,675 residents in Pasadena are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,631 3,451 boys · 3,179 girls
- 7–12 6,204 3,008 boys · 3,196 girls
- 3–7 5,381 2,708 boys · 2,673 girls
- 0–3 4,459 2,336 boys · 2,124 girls
About 5,773 residents in Pasadena (4.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Pasadena | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.9% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 26.8% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Pasadena is about 24% lower than in California. The rate of diabetes in Pasadena is about 15% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Pasadena | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 9.1% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.7% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Pasadena is about 35% lower than in California. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Pasadena is about 19% lower than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 104,636 cigarettes a day, 3.1 million a month, or 38.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 420.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pasadena is 81.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.77 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 | Pasadena | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.25 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 10.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Pasadena is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Pasadena, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Pasadena, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena, CA | 138,535 | 81.8 yrs #3/3 | 5.7% #3/3 | 26.8% #2/3 |
| Altadena, CA | 39,664 | 81.9 yrs | 3.3% | 29.1% |
| South Pasadena, CA | 26,044 | 84.5 yrs | 2.8% | 21.5% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, California.
What is the health grade for Pasadena, California?
Pasadena, 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 life expectancy in Pasadena, California?
People in Pasadena, California can expect to live 81.8 years on average, 2.1 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
What percentage of Pasadena, California residents are uninsured?
5.7% of residents in Pasadena, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 18 people, 0.9 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Pasadena, California?
26.8% of adults in Pasadena, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 3.8 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Pasadena, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 104,636 cigarettes a day, 3.1 million a month, or 38.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.2 million minutes a day and 420.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Pasadena is 81.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 9.77 lifetimes a year.
Analyze any area in the US
Get local demographics for any address, aggregated by drive time or radius, on the interactive map.
Explore the map →