Photo: Dparranda · Public domainOn CDC estimates, El Monte as a whole is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
El Monte differs from California on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for El Monte. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in El Monte
More El Monte adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.7%), vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in El Monte
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.2%), vs 17.9% across California. Housing insecurity (23.5% vs 14.9%) and no reliable transportation (14.1% vs 9.3%) are higher too. 27% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in El Monte
49.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 14.3% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around El Monte
Grades next door run from Arcadia (A) to South El Monte (C−). El Monte is a C. Around town ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the California figure falls outside El Monte’s likely range.
What’s behind El Monte’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, El Monte is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns, #647 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 93% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 4%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). El Monte’s median household income is $68,030; among the 10,334 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where El Monte compares well: arthritis, 18.6% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.1% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 12.9% (U.S. 15.4%).
At 105,075 residents, El Monte is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
5.6 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27% of El Monte adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Keeping up with care
Share of El Monte adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
El Monte and the towns around it
El Monte’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 8 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Monte | C | 26.3% | 15.9% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| South El Monte | C− | 30.4% | 17.1% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Industry | — | — | — | — | |
| Temple City | B+ | 18.1% | 13.4% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| North El Monte | B | 21% | 14.2% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Rosemead | C+ | 20.3% | 17% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Arcadia | A | 16.5% | 12% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Baldwin Park | C+ | 27.2% | 14.6% | 12.1% | CDC place |
Industry: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 El Monte adults…
El Monte runs below CA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near El Monte
8 community health centers in El Monte, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of El Monte; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How El Monte adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, El Monte runs above California.
4 in 10 El Monte adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of El Monte adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for El Monte
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, El Monte is better than California on 4 and worse on 20; on the rest, the California figure falls inside El Monte’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | El Monte | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32%29.9–34.1 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%15.3–18 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.6–18.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.3%23.7–29 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.9%14.5–17.3 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 31%28.9–33 | 30.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%36.5–41 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 18.6%17–20.1 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.1%3.7–4.4 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.4–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.4–3.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.3%11.9–16.8 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%12.3–15.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.7%32.9–38.4 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.9%11.5–14.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%35.6–41.5 | 35.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.7%16.9–20.6 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.6%67.2–72 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.3%46.6–51.7 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.9%79.2–82.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.4%69–73.6 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 45.7%42.1–49 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.2%64.5–75.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.4%15.7–19.1 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 44.3%41.6–47.3 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 37.3%34.8–40.2 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.2%30–34.8 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.5%21.6–25.7 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.8–11.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.1%12.9–15.6 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 27%24.8–29.5 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.1%34.6–39.4 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18%16.5–19.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.5%17–20 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.3%8.6–10 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9.6–11.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5.2–6.1 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in El Monte
Is El Monte a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, El Monte is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: C for health, #647 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in El Monte?
CDC estimates 26.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.7% and 29%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to El Monte?
USC Arcadia Hospital in Arcadia, 4.3 miles in a straight line from El Monte’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in El Monte have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.9–20.6%), against 10.6% across California.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in El Monte more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in El Monte.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.