Health Profile of Rowland Heights, California
Rowland Heights 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+
Rowland Heights Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Rowland Heights | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 84.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.6% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.0% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Rowland Heights is 84.1 years, about 4.4 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is about the same as in California, at 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.0% of residents, lower than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
17,917 residents in Rowland Heights are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 935 399 men · 536 women
- 75–84 2,196 1,002 men · 1,194 women
- 65–74 4,836 2,391 men · 2,445 women
- 50–64 9,950 4,786 men · 5,164 women
Younger residents
7,829 residents in Rowland Heights are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,480 1,224 boys · 1,256 girls
- 7–12 2,225 1,103 boys · 1,122 girls
- 3–7 1,749 861 boys · 889 girls
- 0–3 1,376 659 boys · 717 girls
About 1,083 residents in Rowland Heights (2.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 84.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Rowland Heights | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.2% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.3% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 19.8% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Rowland Heights is about 35% lower than in California. The rate of cancer in Rowland Heights is about 33% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in Rowland Heights is about 33% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Rowland Heights | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.9% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.5% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Rowland Heights is about 39% lower than in California. The rate of binge drinking in Rowland Heights is about 28% lower than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,497 cigarettes a day, 944,903 a month, or 11.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 346,464 minutes a day and 126.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rowland Heights is 84.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.86 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 | Rowland Heights | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 12.60 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 12.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Rowland Heights is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
Rowland Heights, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Rowland Heights, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Heights, CA | 44,324 | 84.1 yrs #1/3 | 6.6% #3/3 | 19.8% #2/3 |
| Brea, CA | 42,002 | 82.7 yrs | 3.8% | 22.9% |
| Walnut, CA | 27,757 | 83.8 yrs | 4.0% | 18.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Rowland Heights, 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 Rowland Heights, California.
What is the health grade for Rowland Heights, California?
Rowland Heights, 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.
How long do people live in Rowland Heights, California?
People in Rowland Heights, California can expect to live 84.1 years on average, 4.4 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in Rowland Heights, California?
6.6% of residents in Rowland Heights, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, about the same as the California rate of 6.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Rowland Heights, California?
19.8% of adults in Rowland Heights, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 10.8 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Rowland Heights, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,497 cigarettes a day, 944,903 a month, or 11.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 346,464 minutes a day and 126.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Rowland Heights is 84.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.86 lifetimes a year.
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