Health Profile of West Hollywood, California
West Hollywood 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 Hollywood Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Hollywood | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.0% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Hollywood is 81.7 years, about 2.1 years longer than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 4.1%, 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
12,118 residents in West Hollywood are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 835 238 men · 597 women
- 75–84 1,837 853 men · 984 women
- 65–74 2,879 1,452 men · 1,428 women
- 50–64 6,567 4,310 men · 2,257 women
Younger residents
1,420 residents in West Hollywood are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 299 160 boys · 140 girls
- 7–12 342 177 boys · 166 girls
- 3–7 391 175 boys · 216 girls
- 0–3 387 168 boys · 218 girls
About 1,482 residents in West Hollywood (4.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Hollywood | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.4% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.6% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 25.3% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in West Hollywood is about 39% lower than in California. The rate of heart disease in West Hollywood is about 28% lower than in California. The rate of obesity in West Hollywood is about 17% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Hollywood | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 8.3% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 12.5% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in West Hollywood is about 43% lower than in California. The rate of smoking in West Hollywood is about 41% lower than in California. The rate of binge drinking in West Hollywood is about 18% higher than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,805 cigarettes a day, 834,157 a month, or 10.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 305,858 minutes a day and 111.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Hollywood is 81.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.60 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 Hollywood | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 10.18 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 10.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Hollywood is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
West Hollywood, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
West Hollywood, CA is typical in size for this group, 34,884 residents against a local median of 39,823, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. There is no headline here. Every measure below sits within 15% of the median across the nearest cities, which makes West Hollywood, CA an unremarkable member of its own neighbourhood rather than an outlier in it.
The largest of those small differences is uninsured, 10% below the local median at 4.1% against 4.6%. West Hollywood, CA has the 2nd lowest uninsured of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hollywood, CA | 34,884 | 81.7 yrs #3/4 | 4.1% #2/4 | 25.3% #3/4 |
| Beverly Hills, CA | 31,624 | 85.3 yrs | 4.6% | 23.5% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 3,843,367 | 80.4 yrs | 9.5% | 29.7% |
| Culver City, CA | 39,823 | 82.0 yrs | 3.3% | 24.7% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood, California.
What is the health grade for West Hollywood, California?
West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood, California?
People in West Hollywood, California can expect to live 81.7 years on average, 2.1 years longer than the California average of 79.6.
What percentage of West Hollywood, California residents are uninsured?
4.1% of residents in West Hollywood, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 2.5 points below the California rate of 6.6%.
How common is obesity in West Hollywood, California?
25.3% of adults in West Hollywood, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 5.3 points below the California rate of 30.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Hollywood, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,805 cigarettes a day, 834,157 a month, or 10.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 305,858 minutes a day and 111.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Hollywood is 81.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.60 lifetimes a year.
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