Health Profile of West Rancho Dominguez, California
West Rancho Dominguez 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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B
West Rancho Dominguez Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | West Rancho Dominguez | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.8% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 23.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in West Rancho Dominguez is 77.7 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the California average of 79.6 years. The uninsured rate is 11.8%, higher than the California average of 6.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 23.1% of residents, higher than the California average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
6,697 residents in West Rancho Dominguez are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 414 110 men · 304 women
- 75–84 854 295 men · 560 women
- 65–74 1,494 685 men · 810 women
- 50–64 3,935 1,890 men · 2,045 women
Younger residents
5,587 residents in West Rancho Dominguez are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,595 752 boys · 842 girls
- 7–12 1,771 873 boys · 898 girls
- 3–7 1,329 735 boys · 594 girls
- 0–3 893 504 boys · 389 girls
About 992 residents in West Rancho Dominguez (4.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | West Rancho Dominguez | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.0% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.9% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.3% | 30.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in West Rancho Dominguez is about 33% higher than in California. The rate of obesity in West Rancho Dominguez is about 22% higher than in California. The rate of cancer in West Rancho Dominguez is about 22% lower than in California.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | West Rancho Dominguez | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.0% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.5% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in West Rancho Dominguez is about 26% higher than in California.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 24,341 cigarettes a day, 730,216 a month, or 8.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 267,746 minutes a day and 97.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Rancho Dominguez is 77.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.39 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 Rancho Dominguez | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 11.79 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 11.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in West Rancho Dominguez is moderate — acceptable air quality, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice effects.
West Rancho Dominguez, CA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
West Rancho Dominguez, CA is the 4th largest of the 5 cities compared here, 22,667 residents against a local median of 46,756. There is no headline here. Every measure below sits within 15% of the median across the nearest cities, which makes West Rancho Dominguez, CA an unremarkable member of its own neighbourhood rather than an outlier in it.
The largest of those small differences is uninsured, 1% below the local median at 11.8% against 11.9%. West Rancho Dominguez, CA has the 3rd lowest uninsured of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Rancho Dominguez, CA | 22,667 | 77.7 yrs #2/5 | 11.8% #3/5 | 37.3% #2/5 |
| Willowbrook, CA | 21,745 | 76.1 yrs | 11.2% | 37.4% |
| Gardena, CA | 59,400 | 81.0 yrs | 8.5% | 27.0% |
| Compton, CA | 94,573 | 77.5 yrs | 12.6% | 37.5% |
| Westmont, CA | 34,113 | 75.5 yrs | 12.7% | 39.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Rancho Dominguez, California has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in West Rancho Dominguez, California.
How healthy is West Rancho Dominguez, California?
West Rancho Dominguez, California has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in West Rancho Dominguez, California?
People in West Rancho Dominguez, California can expect to live 77.7 years on average, 2.0 years shorter than the California average of 79.6.
How many people lack health insurance in West Rancho Dominguez, California?
11.8% of residents in West Rancho Dominguez, California have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 5.2 points above the California rate of 6.6%.
What is the obesity rate in West Rancho Dominguez, California?
37.3% of adults in West Rancho Dominguez, California are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.7 points above the California rate of 30.6%.
What health issue is more common in West Rancho Dominguez, California than elsewhere?
Compared with California as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 14.0%, about 33% higher than the California rate of 10.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in West Rancho Dominguez, California go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 24,341 cigarettes a day, 730,216 a month, or 8.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 267,746 minutes a day and 97.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in West Rancho Dominguez is 77.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.39 lifetimes a year.
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