Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Inglewood as a whole is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns
Inglewood differs from California on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Inglewood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Inglewood
Making ends meet is harder in Inglewood
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.6%), vs 17.9% across California. Housing insecurity (24.5% vs 14.9%) and utility shut-off threats (11.7% vs 7.3%) are higher too. 27.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Inglewood adults lack emotional support
1 in 3 adults lack social or emotional support (35%), vs 28.6% across California. Loneliness is above the state too: 43.5%, vs 37.3% across California. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Inglewood
55.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.8% across California. Among those 65 and older, 13.1% have lost all their teeth (California 10.6%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Inglewood
Grades next door run from Ladera Heights (A−) to Westmont (D). Inglewood 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 Inglewood’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B−.
What’s behind Inglewood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Inglewood is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns, #634 of 847 in California. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 73% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Inglewood’s median household income is $72,750; among the 10,711 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$91K), it’s healthier than 33%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Inglewood compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
At 101,662 residents, Inglewood is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.4% of Inglewood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
How Inglewood adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Inglewood runs above California.
4 in 10 Inglewood 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Inglewood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Inglewood and the towns around it
Inglewood’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglewood | C | 32.6% | 14.5% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Lennox | C− | 32.4% | 14.4% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Los Angeles | B− | 27.3% | 11.9% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Hawthorne | C+ | 31.1% | 13% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Ladera Heights | A− | 27.9% | 14.1% | 7.9% | CDC place |
| Westmont | D | 36.6% | 16.7% | 17.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Inglewood adults…
Inglewood runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Inglewood
1 hospital and 8 community health centers in Inglewood, 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 Inglewood; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
2 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Inglewood adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Inglewood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Inglewood is better than California on 1 and worse on 20; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Inglewood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Inglewood | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.7%26.6–30.7 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%14.3–16.9 | 13.4% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.7–19.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.6%29.4–35.7 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.5%13.2–15.8 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.3%32.2–36.3 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%33–37.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21%19.4–22.6 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.6–11.7 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.7–4.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.1%10.9–15.4 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%11.4–14.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.6%27–32 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%12.6–15.8 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.8%37.7–43.7 | 35.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.4%12.9–16 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73%70.7–75.1 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.5%52.9–57.9 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%82.8–85.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.7%70.5–74.8 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.1%52.7–59.2 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77%72.1–81.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.1%17.3–21 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 43.5%40.8–46.4 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 35%32.4–37.8 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.6%26.4–31 | 17.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.5%22.5–26.7 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.7%10.5–13.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14%12.8–15.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 27.4%25.1–29.7 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.5%33.1–38 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%16.1–19 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.9%16.4–19.4 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.6–5.6 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 8.1%7.5–8.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.7–11.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.4–6.3 | 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 Inglewood
Is Inglewood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Inglewood is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns: C for health, #634 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 33%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Inglewood?
CDC estimates 32.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 35.7%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Inglewood?
Memorial Hospital of Gardena in Gardena, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Inglewood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Inglewood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.9–16%), 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 Inglewood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Inglewood.
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.