Health Profile of Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Rancho Palos Verdes 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+
Rancho Palos Verdes Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Rancho Palos Verdes | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 84.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.3% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.0% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Rancho Palos Verdes is 84.6 years, about 5.0 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 2.3%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.0% of residents, lower than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
19,118 residents in Rancho Palos Verdes are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,799 722 men · 1,077 women
- 75–84 3,102 1,454 men · 1,648 women
- 65–74 4,918 2,625 men · 2,293 women
- 50–64 9,299 4,236 men · 5,063 women
Younger residents
8,441 residents in Rancho Palos Verdes are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,070 1,568 boys · 1,502 girls
- 7–12 2,598 1,313 boys · 1,285 girls
- 3–7 1,670 847 boys · 823 girls
- 0–3 1,103 547 boys · 556 girls
About 1,907 residents in Rancho Palos Verdes (4.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 84.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Rancho Palos Verdes | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.2% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 20.5% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Rancho Palos Verdes is about 33% lower than in California. The rate of cancer in Rancho Palos Verdes is about 30% higher than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Rancho Palos Verdes | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 5.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 13.8% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Rancho Palos Verdes is about 58% lower than in California. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Rancho Palos Verdes is about 37% lower than in California. The rate of binge drinking in Rancho Palos Verdes is about 24% lower than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,445 cigarettes a day, 553,356 a month, or 6.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 202,897 minutes a day and 74.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rancho Palos Verdes is 84.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.67 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 | Rancho Palos Verdes | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.14 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 10.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Rancho Palos Verdes is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Rancho Palos Verdes, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | 40,776 | 84.6 yrs #1/3 | 2.3% #1/3 | 20.5% #1/3 |
| Lomita, CA | 20,223 | 79.6 yrs | 7.3% | 26.3% |
| Torrance, CA | 139,758 | 82.8 yrs | 4.2% | 21.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
How healthy is Rancho Palos Verdes, California?
Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 Rancho Palos Verdes, California?
People in Rancho Palos Verdes, California can expect to live 84.6 years on average, 5.0 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
What percentage of Rancho Palos Verdes, California residents are uninsured?
2.3% of residents in Rancho Palos Verdes, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 43 people, 4.3 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Rancho Palos Verdes, California?
20.5% of adults in Rancho Palos Verdes, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 10.1 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Rancho Palos Verdes, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 18,445 cigarettes a day, 553,356 a month, or 6.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 202,897 minutes a day and 74.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rancho Palos Verdes is 84.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.67 lifetimes a year.
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