Health Profile of Redondo Beach, California
Redondo 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+
Redondo Beach Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Redondo Beach | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.3% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 7.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Redondo Beach is 81.1 years, about 1.4 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 3.3%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 7.8% of residents, lower than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
22,708 residents in Redondo Beach are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 898 350 men · 548 women
- 75–84 2,652 1,134 men · 1,518 women
- 65–74 5,487 2,664 men · 2,824 women
- 50–64 13,671 6,685 men · 6,985 women
Younger residents
14,696 residents in Redondo Beach are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,880 2,011 boys · 1,869 girls
- 7–12 4,165 1,928 boys · 2,238 girls
- 3–7 3,677 1,725 boys · 1,952 girls
- 0–3 2,973 1,439 boys · 1,535 girls
About 1,738 residents in Redondo Beach (2.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Redondo Beach | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.1% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.7% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.6% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Redondo Beach is about 42% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Redondo Beach is about 41% lower than in California. The rate of obesity in Redondo Beach is about 23% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Redondo Beach | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 7.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 11.8% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Redondo Beach is about 47% lower than in California. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Redondo Beach is about 46% lower than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,512 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 434,627 minutes a day and 158.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Redondo Beach is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.72 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 | Redondo Beach | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.63 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 10.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Redondo Beach is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Redondo Beach, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
Redondo Beach, CA is the 2nd largest of the 4 cities compared here, 69,266 residents against a local median of 34,144. Redondo Beach, CA's uninsured, at 3.3%, runs 21% below the 4.2% typical of the cities around it. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 9.7% on uninsured, so Redondo Beach, CA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Redondo Beach, CA has the 2nd lowest uninsured of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redondo Beach, CA | 69,266 | 81.1 yrs #3/4 | 3.3% #2/4 | 23.6% #3/4 |
| Torrance, CA | 139,758 | 82.8 yrs | 4.2% | 21.9% |
| Manhattan Beach, CA | 34,144 | 85.2 yrs | 1.4% | 22.7% |
| Lawndale, CA | 30,784 | 78.9 yrs | 11.1% | 31.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Redondo Beach, California has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than California, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Redondo Beach, California.
What is the health grade for Redondo Beach, California?
Redondo 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 Redondo Beach, California?
People in Redondo Beach, California can expect to live 81.1 years on average, 1.4 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
What percentage of Redondo Beach, California residents are uninsured?
3.3% of residents in Redondo Beach, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 30 people, 3.3 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Redondo Beach, California?
23.6% of adults in Redondo Beach, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 7.0 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Redondo Beach, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 39,512 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 434,627 minutes a day and 158.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Redondo Beach is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.72 lifetimes a year.
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