Health Profile of West Covina, California
West Covina 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
West Covina Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Covina | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.9% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Covina is 81.9 years, about 2.3 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 5.9%, lower than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.5% of residents, lower than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
37,395 residents in West Covina are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,327 670 men · 1,657 women
- 75–84 5,081 2,185 men · 2,896 women
- 65–74 9,001 4,022 men · 4,979 women
- 50–64 20,986 9,872 men · 11,114 women
Younger residents
21,695 residents in West Covina are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,687 3,291 boys · 3,396 girls
- 7–12 6,607 3,259 boys · 3,348 girls
- 3–7 4,945 2,502 boys · 2,443 girls
- 0–3 3,455 1,778 boys · 1,677 girls
About 3,745 residents in West Covina (3.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Covina | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.5% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 25.5% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in West Covina is about 29% lower than in California. The rate of cancer in West Covina is about 27% lower than in California. The rate of obesity in West Covina is about 17% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Covina | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.7% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.6% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in West Covina is about 37% lower than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 74,787 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 27.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 822,652 minutes a day and 300.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Covina is 81.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.97 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 | West Covina | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 11.98 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 12.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Covina is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
West Covina, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Covina, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Covina, CA | 107,398 | 81.9 yrs #1/2 | 5.9% #1/2 | 25.5% #1/2 |
| Covina, CA | 51,499 | 79.6 yrs | 7.4% | 28.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Covina, 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 West Covina, California.
How healthy is West Covina, California?
West Covina, 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 West Covina, California?
People in West Covina, California can expect to live 81.9 years on average, 2.3 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
What is the uninsured rate in West Covina, California?
5.9% of residents in West Covina, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 17 people, 0.7 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
How common is obesity in West Covina, California?
25.5% of adults in West Covina, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 5.2 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Covina, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 74,787 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 27.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 822,652 minutes a day and 300.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Covina is 81.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.97 lifetimes a year.
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